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REV.    LOUIS    FITZGERALD    BENSON,  D.  D. 


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THE   LIBRARY  OF 

PRINCETON  THEOLOGICAL  SEMINARY 


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HYMN 

ADAPTED  TO  THE 

WORSHIP  OF  GOD  OUR  SAVIOUR, 

/xV  PUBLIC  AND  PRIVATE  DEVOTION. 

COMPILED 

FROM  THE  MOST  APPROVED  ANCIENT  AND  MODERN  AUTHORS', 
FOR  THE 

IN  BULFINCH  STREET.. ..CITY  OF  BOSTON, 

By  a  Committee^  appointed  for  the  purpose. 


"  SiH^  unto  the  Lord,  all  the  earth  ;  shew  forth  from  day  to  day  His  Salva- 
tion."—! Chron.  xvi,23. 

"  It  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  tlie  Lord,  and  to  sing  praises  unto  thy 
name,  O  Most  High."— Psalm  xcii. 


WITH  AN  APPE^-DIX, 


CHARLES  CROCKER,  PRINTER. 

1823. 


DISTRICT  OF  MASSACHtSETTS,  TO  WIT: 

District  ClerkU  Offlte, 
TIE  IT  REMEMBERED,  that  on  the  fifteenth  day  of  April,  A.  D.  1823,  in 
-*-'  the  fort  j-'seventh  year  of  the  Independence  of  the  United  States  of  America, 
SAMUEL  GRAY,  as  Chairman  of  the  Committee  of  the  Central  Universalist 
Society  in  Boston,  of  the  said  District,  has  deposited  in  this  office  the  title  of  a 
book,  the  right  whereof  he  claims  as  Proprietor,  in  the  words  following,  to  ivit : 

Christian  Hj-mns,  adapted  to  the  Worship  of  God  our  Saviour,  in  Puhlie 
and  Private  Devotion.  Compiled  from  the  most  approved  Ancient  and  Modem 
Authors,  for  the  Central  Universalist  Society,  in  Buliinch  Strett,City  of  Boston, 
By  a  Conunittee,  appointed  for  the  purpose. 

*'  Sing  unto  the  Lord,  all  the  earth ;  shew  forth  from  day  to  day  His  Salva- 
vation."— 1  Chron  xvi.  23. 

"  It  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  and  to  sing  praises  unto 
cby  name.  O  Most  High."— Psalm  xcii. 

—With  an  Appendix. 

In  conformity  to  the  act  of  the  Congress  of  the  United  States,  entitled,  "An 
act  for  the  encouragement  of  learning,  by  securing  the  copies  of  maps,  charts 
and  books,  to  the  authors  and  proprietors  of  such  copies,  during  the  times 
therein  mentioned :"  and  also  to  an  act  entitled,  "An  act  supplementary  to  an 
act,  entitled,  An  act  for  the  encouragement  of  learning,  by  securing  the  copies 
of  maps,  charts  and  books,  to  the  authors  and  proprietors  of  such  copies  during 
the  times  therein  mentioned  ;  and  extending  the  benefits  thereof  to  the  arts  of 
desigoingj engraringi and  etching  historical,  and  other  prints." 

JOHN  W.  DAVIS, 
(ycrk  of  the  District  of  Massachusettr. 


INDEX  TO  THE  FIRST  LINES,  &c. 


A  DEBTOR  to  mercy  alone 
Affliction  is  a  stormy  deep 
Again  our  weekly  labours  end 
Again  the  cheerful  beams  of  day 
Again  the  Lord  of  life  and  light 
A  glory  gilds  the  sacred  pag'e 
All  angels  blessM  above 


Mrs 


ToiAady 

Cotton 

Stennet 

Watts 

Barhauld 

Cowptr 

Froud 


All  glorious  God  1  what  hymns  of  praise    Epis.  Psalmody 


All  hail  !  mysterious  King 

All  hail,  victorious  Saviour,  hail 

All  hail !  redeeming  Lord 

All  hail,  the  power  of  Jesus'  name 

All  ye  Gentiles,  praise  the  Lord 

Almighty  goodness,  power  divine 

Aloud  we  sing  the  wond'rous  grace 

And  must  this  body  die 

And  is  this  heaven,  and  am  I  there 

And  can  we  ask  a  better  aid 

And  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love 

And  will  the  eternal  King 

And  will  the  great  eternal  God 

Angels,  roll  the  rock  away 

Another  fleeting  day  is  gone 

Are  not  thy  mercies  sovereign  still 

Arise,  and  hail  the  happy  day 

Arise,  my  soul  arise 

As  showers  on  meadows  newly  mown 

As  the  hart  with  eager  looks 

As  shepherds  in  Jewry  were  guarding 

As  we  advance  in  wisdom''s  ways 

Array'd  in  clouds  of  golden  light 

At  anchor  laid,  remote  from  hojiie 

At  the  portals  of  thy  house 

Awake,  awake,  the  sacred  song 

Awake,  and  sing  the  song 

Awake,  my  soul,  in  joyful  la3-s 

Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve 

Awake,  our  souls,  and  bless  his  name 

Awake,  each  soul,  and  with  the  sun 

Awake,  our  drowsy  souls 

Awake,  ye  saints,  and  raise  your  eyes 

BEFOB,E  the  rosy  dawn  of  day 

Before  Jehovah''s  awful  throne 

Begin,  my  soul,  the  exalted  lay 

Begin,  my  tongue,  some  heavenly 

Begin  the  high,  celestial  strain 


Doddridge 

do. 

Wesley's  Coll. 

Hi'ppon's  Col. 

Montgomery 

Mrs.  Steele 

Wails 

Proud 

Mrs.  Steele 

Doddridge 

do. 

Rippon's  Coll. 

CoUyer's  Col. 

Watts 

Howard'^s  Coll. 

Rippoix's  Coll. 
Montgomery 


T.  Moore 

J,  Taylor 
Mrs.  Steele 
Wesley's  Coll. 
Rippon's  Coll. 
Doddridge 
do. 
Bp.  Ken. 
Rippon's  CoU. 
Doddridge 
Waits 
Watts 
B.  Williams''  Coll. 
theme  Watts 

Mrs.  Roice 
Behold  that  splendour,  hear  Knapp's  Psalmody 

Behold,  tlie  blind  their  sight  receive  Watts 

Doddridge 


203 

56 

27 

26 

112 

31 

307 

182 

35 

36 

34 

131 

265 

37 

67 

506 

292 

327 

3S 

43 

59 

123 

62 

51 

73 

267 

40 

484 

381 

261 

480 

276 

52 

68 

83 

193 

41 

142 

63 

53 

42 

293 

72 

234 

249 

405 

181 

70 

74- 


Behold,  the  gloomy  -vale  Doddridgt 

Behold  that  wise,  that  perfect  law  do. 

Behold,  the  livings  tree  Wallace 

'"  Behold  the  man,^'  thus  Pilate  spake 

Behold  the  rising  dawn  appear  IVatis,  Szc. 

Behold,  the  Prince  of  peace  Jieedkam 

Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind 

Behold,  tiie  woman's  promisM  seed  Watts 

Behold  the  sin-atonino^  Lamb  Fawcett 

Jiehold,  the  lofty  sky  Walls 

Behold  the  morning  sun  Watts 

Behold,  where  breathing  love  divine  Mrs.  Barbauld 

Behold,  where  in  a  mortal  form  Enfield 

Be  thou  exalted,  O  our  God  Watts 

Be  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands  of  the  earth   Montgoin'y 

Bless,  O  my  soul  the  God  of  love  Proud 

BlessM  be  the  everlasting  God  Watts 

BlessM  be  thy  name  my  God  and  King 

BlessM  is  the  man  who  fears  the  Lord  Exeier  Col. 

Blest  Jesus,  when  our  soaring  thoughts 

Blest  are  the  eyes  that  see  James  Relly 

Blesg  ye  the  Lord  with  solemn  rite  Montgomery 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blaw  Toplady'^s    Col. 

Bright  Source  of  intellectual  rays  Doddridge 

CALM,  my  soul,  behold  thy  Saviour  S.  Thomson 

Cliildren  of  the  heavenly  King  Ctnnick 

Christ  is  gone  up,  our  l^ord  and  King     Epis.  Psalmody 

Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to  day  Rippoa^s  Coll. 

Chrisiians,  dismiss  your  fears 

Clap  your  hands,  ye  people  all  Whitfield's  Coll. 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs  Walls 

Come,  O  tliou  universal  Good 

Come,  holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove  Watts 

Come,  serve  the  Lord  with  love  and  joj  Proud 

Come,  sinners,  to  the  gospel  feast 

Come.,  ye  that  love  the  Lord  Watts 

Come,  thou  fount  of  every  blessing  Robinson 

Come,  -worship  at  ImmanuePs  feet  WhitfitWs  Coll. 

Come,  thou  long-expected  Jesus  Hari 

Come,  thou  almighty  King 

Come,  ye  lovers  of  the  Lamb  John  Relly 

Come,  pay  the  worship  God  requires  Boyce 

Come,  sing  a  Saviour's  power  Turner 

Come,  thou  desire  of  all  thy  sainis  Mii.  Steele 

Come,  ye  that  know  and  fi:ar  the  Lord 

Could  I  of  all  perfection  boast  James  Relly 

".{)EEM  not  that  they  are  bless'd  alone 

'.Dost  thou  thy  children"'s  name  record  Scott 

EARLY  my  God,  without  delay  Walts 

*••  Eat,  drink,  in  memory  of  your  friend''  Dnhlin  Coll. 

Etejiiul  Excellence  James  Relli/ 


87 

91 

88 

94 

93 

235 

95 

60 

lo7 

331 

332 

75 

77 

70 

289 

314 

196 

237 

78 

97 

16 

325 

15 

92 

288 

200 

117 

111 

9S 

120 

236 

370 

353 

311 

373 

352 

218 

208 

23 

377 

3 

99 

487 

103 

107 

39 

108 

115 

488 

258 

2'4 


Boddridgt 

Watts 

Browne 

Mrs.  Steele 

Doddridge 

Doddridge 

Montgomery 

Salts.  Coll. 

Beddome 

John  Murray 

Liverpool  Coll. 

John  Taylor 

Blacklock 


Eternal  God  !  we  bless  thy  nam6 
Eternal  God  !  how  frail  is  man 
Eternal  God  !  almighty  Cause 
Eternal  power,  almighty  God 
Eternal  Source  of  every  joy 
Eternal  Spirit,  Source  of  light 
Exalted  Prince  of  life,  we  own 
Extol  the  Lord,  the  Lord  most  high 
FAITH  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss 
Faith,  His  a  precious  grace 
Father,  behold  us  here 
Father  in  heaven,  thy  sacred  name 
Father  divine,  before  thy  view 
Father  of  all,  omniscient  Mind 
Father  of  all,  whose  powerful  voice 
Father  !  how  wide  thy  glory  shines 
Father  of  angels  and  of  men 

Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  word 

Father  of  mercies,  send  thy_grace 

Father  of  our  feeble  race 

Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  house 

Father  of  light,  we  sing  thy  name 

Far  from  mortal  cares  retreating 

Far  from  these  scenes  of  night 

Far  from  our  thoughts,  vain  world  be  gone 

For  thee,  O  God,  our  constant  praise 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 

From  heaven  th'  angelic  sound  began 

From  north  to  south,  from  east  to  west 

GIVE  glory  to  God  in  the  highest 

Give  thanks  to  God  most  high 

Give  to  the  Lord  in  cheerful  songs 

Give  to  our  God  immortal  praise 

Glad  was  my  heart  to  hear 

Glory  unto  Jesus  be 

Glory  to  God  on  high 

Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night 

God  is  my  strong  salvation 

God  in  his  temple  let  us  meet 

God  is  our  refuge  and  defence 

God  is  our  refuge  in  distress 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 

God  of  our  strength,  to  thee  we  cry 

God,  our  kind  master,  merciful  and  just  Mrs.  Barbauld 


Walts 

Richards 

Mrs.  Steele 

Doddridge 

Taylor 

Doddridge 

do. 

John  Taylor 

Mrs.  Steele 

Watts 

Tate 

Watts 


Butcher 

Montgomery 

Watts 

Exeter  Coll. 

Watts 

Montgo7nery 

Glass'  Coll. 

Rippoji's  Coll. 

Bp.  Ken. 

Montgomery 

do. 

do. 

Tate 
Coicper 
Merrick 


God  will  provide,"  the  patriarch  said 
Grace  !  H  is  a  charming  sound 
Great  God,  indulge  my  humble  claim 
Grateful  notes  and  numbers  bring 
Great  God,  thy  power  and  wisdom  shine 
Great  first  of  beings  !  mighty  Lord 
Great  God,  this  sacred  day  of  thine 
*1 


Richards 
Doddridge 
Watts 


Browne 
Mrs.  Steele 


127 
118 
116 
129 
121 
499 
126 
166 
148 
198 
207 
145 
149 
139 
387 
179 
17 
5 
215 
376 
136 
146 
141 
143 
162 
140 
4 
248 
151 
137 
152 
153 
349 
389 
100 
214 
501 
374 
66 
168 
322 
281 
172 
173 
8 
247 
481 
230 
226 
160 
161 


Great  God,  to  thee  our  ^rateful  tongues  Fkxinan 

Great  Father  of  mankind  Doddridge 
Great  God,  the  followers  of  thy  Son 

Great  Framer  of  unnumbered  worlds  Dyer 

HAIL,  Alpha  and  Omega,  hail  WtsUfs  Coll. 

Hail  !  happy  day,  the  type  of  rest  Proud 

Hail,  happy  morn,  whose  early  ray  JVeedham 

Hail,  great  Creator,  wise  and  good  Gent.  Mag.  ^ 

Hail,  to  the  Lord's  anointed  Montgomery  ' 

Hail :  the  day  Ihat  sees  him  rise  JVeslefs  Col. 
Hail,  thou  once  despised  Jesus 

Happy  the  meek  whose  gentle  breast  Scott 

Happy  the  mind  where  graces  reign  Watts 

Hark  !  what  distant  music  melts  upon  the  ear 

Hark  !  what  celestial  notes  Salisbury  Coll. 

Hark  !  'tis  the  Saviour  of  mankind  J.  Murray 

Hark  I  the  herald  angels  sing  WhitJieWs  Coll. 

Hark  !  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  Rippov?s  Coll. 
Hark  !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 

\le  dies  !  the  friend  of  sinners  dies  WhitJieWs  Coll. 

Heralds  of  creation,  cry  Montgomery 
Heavenly  Father,  here  we  bless  thee 

he  comes  1  Jehovah  comes  to  bless  Proud 

He  lives,  the  great  Redeemer  lives  Mrs.  Steele 
High  let  us  swell  our  tuneful  notes 

How  blest  is  man,  O  God  Cou'per 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet  Watts 

How  charmingly  sounds,  the  word  James  Relly 

How  beautiful  th«  sight  Montgomery 

How  amiable,  how  fair  do. 

Ifow  glorious  the  Lamb  is  seen  WhitJieWs  Coll. 

How  happy  is  the  man  who  hears  Logan 

How  did  our  hearts  rejoice  to  hear  Watts 

3  low  does  my  heart  rejoice  Watts 

How  gracious  is  our  God  Doddridge 

How  long  shall  death,  the  tyrant,  reign  Watts 

Hov/  pleasing  is  the  scene,  how  sweet  Mrs.  Steele 

How  rich  thy  favours,  God  of  grace  Doddridge 

Jlow  sweetly  along  the  gay  aiead  Bdknap''s  Coll. 

How  shall  we  praise  thy  dear  lovM  name  Proad 

How  large  the  promise,  how  divine  Watts 

IIoAV  shall  our  feeble  lips  proclaim  Peacock 

Hov/  precious  is  the  book  divine  Rippoit's  Coll. 

How  rich  thy  gifts,  almighty  King  Kippis 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  Salisbury  Coll. 

}Iosanna  to  the  Prince  of  light  Watts 
House  of  our  God,  with  cheerful  anthems  Doddridge 
IF  friendless  in  the  vale  of  tears  I  stray  Mrs.  Barbauld 

I'll  praise  my  Maker  while  I've  breath  Watts 
immortal  Fountain  of  my  life 

immartai  God  !  c^a  tliec  vg  cad  Doddridge 


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174 

434 
474 
202 
262 
183 
176 
147 
122 
36» 
180 
210 
406 
494 
82 
71 
57 
158 
104 
382 
246 
252 
132 
221 
185 
342 
212 
388 
393 
205 
177 
211 
219 
186 
188 
223 
192 
344 
257 
217 
159 
6 
502 
505 
114 
194 
493 
232 
295 
2^ 


Infinite  excellence  Is  thme 

In  Jesus,  who  was  crucified 

Indulg^ent  Father,  how  divine 

In  all  thy  dealings,  gracious  God 

In  glory  bright  the  Saviour  reigns 

In  the  soft  season  of  thy  youth 

Inquire,  ye  pilgrims,  for  the  way 

In  that  great  day  when  Jesus  comes 

In  yon  blest  world  above 

In  vain  opposing  nations  rage 

Is  there  a  lone  and  dreary  hour 

Is  there  on  earth  a  nobler  name 

JEHOVAH  God  !  thy  gracious  power 

Jehovah  lives,  and  be  his  name 

Jesus,  all  hail  I  thou  risen  Saviour,  hail 

Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be 

Jesus,  Comforter  divine 

Jesus,  how  glorious  is  thy  grace 

Jesus,  I  love  thy  charming  name 

Jesus,  our  triumphant  Head 

Jesus,  the  friend  of  man 

Jesus,  'tis  thine  to  seek 

Jesus,  th'  eternal  Son  of  God 

Jesus,  our  God  of  truth  and  love 

Jesus  !  thou  Sun  of  love  divine 

Jesus  I  when  faith  with  fixed  eyes 

Jesus  !  thou  Sun  of  righteousness 


Je 


thy  blood  and  rightcousnes 


Jesus  shall  reign  where''er  the  sun 
Join  all  the  names  of  love  and  power 
Joy  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come 
Judge  me,  Lord,  in  righteousness 
KIND  Lord,  before  thy  face 
LET  every  mortal  ear  attend 
Let  heaven  and  earth  agree 
Let  pure  devotion  rise 
Let  songs  of  praise  from  all  below 
Life  is  a  span,  a  fleeting  hour 
Lift  your  glad  voices  in  triumph  on  high 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  gates 
Living  Spirits  !  flames  of  fire 
Lo  I  God  is  here,  let  us  adore 
Long  have  we  sat  beneath  the  sound 
Look  round,  O  man  !  survey  this  globe 
Lord  of  the  worlds  above 
Lord  of  the  sabbath,  hear  our  vows 
Lord,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear 
Lord,  how  divine  thy  comforts  are 
Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing- 
Lord,  not  to  earth's  contracted  span 
Lord  of  life,  all  praise  excelling 


Rippon'>s  Coll 

25 

Peaco<;k 

113 

Soivden 

254 

Exeter  Coll. 

238 

269 

Gibbon 

244 

Doddridge 

251 

263 

Proud 

268 

Patrick 

452 

260 

Exeter  Coll. 

250 

Thompson 

270 

Proud 

294 

407 

255 

Richards 

11 

James  Kelly 

85 

Doddridge 

201 

496 

Watts 

271 

Richards 

24 

Gibbons 

378 

Proud 

330 

Proud 

256 

Beddome 

224 

Peacock 

50 

Wesley's  Coll. 

44 

Watts 

33 

Watts 

348 

Watts 

76 

Montgomery 

191 

Turner 

272 

Watts 

228 

229 

Wallace 

321 

Mtv  Select. 

305 

Mrs.  Steele 

316 

I      Christ.  Dis. 

479 

Montgomery 

90 

Richards 

10 

Salisbury  Coll. 

285 

Watts 

286 

Liv.  old  Coll. 

302 

Watts 

301 

Doddridge 

290 

Watts 

303 

Watts 

366 

Toplady's  Coll. 

47 

Pope 

492 

Episcopal  CoU, 

48^ 

Lord,  -what  was  man  when  made  at  first 

Lord,  we  would  make  thy  word  our  joy 

Lord,  what  our  ears  have  heard 

Lord  when  our  thoughts  delighted  rove 

Lo  !  the  man  of  God  appointed 

Lo  !  what  a  glorious  sight  appears 

Lo  !  what  an  entertaining  view 

Loud  let  the  tuneful  trumpet  sound 

Love  is  the  strongest  tie 

MAKER  of  earth,  shall  man  despise 

Mark  the  soft-falling  snow 

Mighty  God,  while  angels  bless  thee 

Mortals,  awake,  with  angels  join 

My  Father,  I  adore 

My  God,  the  covenant  of  thy  love 

My  God,  my  King  1  O,  may  thy  praise 

My  God,  mine  everlasting  hope 

My  God,  permit  nie  not  to  be 

My  God,  the  visits  of  thy  face 

My  lifers  a  shade,  my  days 

My  Maker,  and  my  King 

My  Redeemer,  let  me  be 

My  soul,  how  lovely  is  the  place 

My  soul  shall  bless  thee,  O  my  God 

My  Sovereign,  to  thy  throne 

NOT  all  the  blood  of  beasts 

Not  from  dark  fate's  relentless  tomb 

Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord 

Not  unto  us,  but  Thee  alone 

Now  begin  the  heavenly  theme 

Now  blessing,  honour,  glory,  praise 

Now  let  a  pure  ambition  rise 

Now  let  our  voices  join 

Now  let  us  raise  our  cheerful  strains 

Now,  in  the  face  of  Jesus,  we 

Now  shall  our  souls  with  pleasure  raise 

Now  shall  my  inward  joys  arise 

Now  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song 

Now  to  our  God  a  song  of  praise 

Now  to  our  God  let  praises  rise 

Now  to  the  God,  to  whom  all  might 

Now  we  are  met  from  different  parts 

No  war  nor  battle''s  sound 

Now  to  the  God  of  love 

O  BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul 

O  Christ,  what  gracious  v/ords 

O  come,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing 

O,  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 

O  !  for  a  sweet  inspiring  ray 

O  God  !  thou  art  my  God  alone 

Oh  God  I  our  help  in  ages  past 


Wails 

14 

Watts 

304 

Salisbury  Coll. 

320 

Mrs.  Steele 

323 

Richards 

21 

Watts 

155 

do. 

335 

Doddridge 

135 

278 

D.  Pickering 

357 

Doddridge 

336 

Rohinson 

206 

Medley 

64 

Belknap's  Col. 

351 

Doddridge 

355 

Watts 

326 

Watts 

345 

Watts 

363 

Mrs.  Steele 

486 

300 

Mrs.  Steele 

445 

John  Relly 

167 

Watts 

334 

Heginbotham 

362 

Scott 

343 

81 

Bristol  Coll. 

379 

375 

Rippon's  Coll. 

130 

do. 

2 

Proud 

259 

Doddridge 

299 

do. 

199 

Mrs.  Steele 

125 

Peacock 

154 

233 

Watts 

350 

Watts 

150 

Proud 

296 

Turner 

380 

Pierpont 

496 

277 

Milton 

500 

510 

Watts 

337 

Richards 

20 

Tate 

391 

Wesley's  Col. 

18 

386 

Montgomery 

110 

Waits 

164 

O,'  for  a  shout  of  sacred  joy  IVaits  124 

O  God  :  my  Sun,  thy  blissful  rays  Rippon'^.s  Col.  195 

O  God  of  grace,  before  thy  throne  Tvr?icr  384 

O  God  !  when  we,  to  praise  thy  name  D.  Pepoon  397 

O  God  I  on  Thee  we  all  depend  Browne  398 

O  God,  to  Thee  we  raise  our  eyes  Exeter  Col.  399 

O,  how  delightful  is  the  road  J.  Taylor  392 

Oh,  my  distrustful  heart  L.  H.  C.  190 

O  Lord,  our  king-  how  excellent  Moiilgomertj  437 

Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead  Weslty'^s  Col.  119 

Our  shepherd  alone,  the  Lord,  let  us  blesa    WtsUy''s  C.  133 

Our  Jesus  is  divinely  kind  Proud  308 

Our  confidence  and  hope,  O  Lord  Proud  287 

Our  heavenly  Father  calls  Doddridge  227 

O  love,  thou  boundless  sea  of  bliss  358 

Our  God  how  firm  his  promise  stands  364 

Oh,  hear  us,  Lord,  to  Ihee  we  call  Merrick  400 

Old  hoary  winter  now  has  ceasM  his  raging       P.  Hall  368 

Once  more  do  we  enjoy  the  sign  Proud  282 

On  Zion  his  most  holy  mount  Rippoii's  Col.  134 

One  thing,  with  all  my  souPs  desire  Montgomery  482 

O  thou,  who  art  above  ail  height  Pierpont  498 

OppressM  with  sin,  by  frailty  pain'd  Original  101 

O  thou  in  whom  the  Gentiles  trust  Wesley''s  Col.  54 

O  praise  the  Lord,  ye  nations  praise  Proud  317 

Op'ner  of  the  blinded  eyes  Richards  19 

O,  Source  of  uncreated  light  Dryden  394 

O  thou,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow  Tate  395 

O  thou,  whose  power  Dr.  Johnson  396 

Out  of  the  depths  of  sad  distress  Denham  402 

O  Zion,  tune  thy  voice  Doddridge  385 

O  God,  accept  the  sacred  hour  403 

0,4et  your  mingling  voices  raise  Mifis  Roscoe  471 

O  praise  ye  the  Lord,  prepareyour  glad  voice  T.&Brady  361 

O  thou,  before  whose  gracious  throne  Rippon'^s  Col.  404 

O  praise  ye  the  Lord,  prepare  a  new  song      Doddridge  432 

O,  sing  to  the  Lord  a  new  song  ./.  Taylor  318 

PERPETUAL  Source  of  light  and  grace  Doddridge  413 

Plung'd  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair  Watts  409 

Poor,  weak,  and  worthless  though  I  am  Newton  29 

Praise  the  Lord,  who  reigns  above  231 

Praise  the  Lord,  ye  heavens,  adore  him  Dublin  Col,  504 

Praise  to  God,  the  great  Creator  /.  Taylor  411 

Praise  to  Th«e,  thou  great  Creator  Fawcett  243 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  let  praise  employ  Mrs.  Steele  410 

Praise  God  from  whom  all  blessings  flow  507 

Praise  God,  the  sovereign  King  508 

Praise,  O  praise  the  God  of  love  509 

RAISE  your  triumphant  songs  Waits  360 

Rejoice,  believer,  in  the  Lord  414 

P».ejoice  evermore,  with  angels  above  369 


Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King 

Rise,  every  heart  and  every  tongue 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings 

SAGES  of  ancient  letterM  times 

Salvation  is  for  ever  nigh 

Salvation,  O,  the  joyful  sound 

Salvation,  O,  the  thought 

Saviour  of  men  and  Lord  of  love 

Searcher  of  hearts,  to  Thee  are  known 

See,  IsraeVs  gentle  shepherd  stand 

See  what  a  living  stone 

'^See  how  he  lovM,"  exclaimed  the  Jews 

See,  the  bright  monarch  of  the  day 

Shout  to  God  in  strains  immortal 

Shine  forth,  eternal  Source  of  light 

Shine  on  our  souls,  eternal  God, 

Shout,  for  the  blessed  Jesus  reigns 

Sing,  ye  redeemed  of  the  Lord 

Sing  to  the  Lord  ye  distant  lands 

Sing  the  triumphs  of  your  conquering 

Sweet  is  the  memory  of  thy  grace 

Soon  will  appear  a  brighter  sky 

Servants  of  God  in  joyful  lays 

So  fair  a  face  bedew'd  with  tears 

Sovereign  Lord  of  light  and  glory 

Soon  will  our  fleeting  hours  be  past 

Sweet  is  the  friendly  voice 

Sweet  is  the  work,  O  God,  our  King 

Stretch'd  on  the  cross,  the  Saviour  dies 

Supreme  in  wisdom,  love,  and  grace 

Sure  thy  name  is  wonderful 

TEACH  us,  O  teach  us,  Lord,  thy  way 

'Tis  by  thy  strength  the  mountains  stand 

'Tis  finished,  cried  the  Lamb  of  God 

'Tis  finished,  so  the  Saviour  cried 

'Tis  good  to  praise  Jehovah's  name 

The  blessed  Jesus  is  my  Lord 

The  common  Parent,  Lord  of  all 

The  earth  is  thine,  Jehovah  I  thine 

The  gracious  Saviour  bowM  his  head 

The  King  of  saints,  how  fair  his  face 

The  joyful,  happy  day,  appears 

The  Lord  is  gracious  to  forgive 

The  Lord  is  our  Shepherd,  our  Guardian. 

The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd,  no  want 

The  lofty  pillars  of  the  sky 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare 

The  Lord  my  Shepherd  is 

The  Lord  on  high  proclaims 

The  Lord  descended  from  above 

Thee  will  I  praise,  O  Lord  in  light 


Madari^s  Col. 

15a 

264 

240 

Howard'^s  Col. 

163 

Watts 

333 

Watts 

184 

274 

Doddridge 

84 

Montgomery 

383 

Doddridge 

216 

Watts 

338 

Ts      Exeter  CoL 

417 

423 

D.  Pickering 

424 

Doddridge 

418 

do. 

419 

Beddome 

32 

Doddridge 

420 

Watts 

242 

James  Relly 

13 

Watts 

340 

Proud 

328 

Montgomery 

390 

Beddome 

86 

Exeter  Col. 

503 

Kippes  Col. 

415 

Jervis 

422 

Watts 

416 

Mrs.  Steele 

102 

D.  Pickering 

421 

WhitJieWs  Col. 

61 

Merrick 

430 

id                Watts 

329 

John  Relly 

189 

S.  Stennett 

187 

Proud 

310 

275 

Watts 

431 

Montgomery 

58 

297 

Watts 

22 

Proud 

298 

Montgomery 

346 

a              Byrom 

367 

Montgomery 

371 

Addiion 

309 

do. 

169 

Proud 

312 

Watts 

48 

Slernhold 

426 

Montgomery 

939 

The  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord  Watts 

The  morning  dawns  ;  celestial  light  JProud 

The  short-livM  day  declines  in  haste  Exeter  Coll. 

The  wonders,  Lord,  thy  love  has  wrought  Watts 

The  Sun  of  righteousness  appears  WhitJieWs  Coll. 

The  Saviour  calls,  let  every  ear 

The  winter  is  over  and  gone 

The  voice  of  free  grace  cries,  escape 

They  that  mourn  in  dungeon  gloom 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight 

There  is  a  fountain  fill'd  with  blood 


Montgomery 
Watts 
Cou'per 


Proud 

T.  Moore 

Tate 

Richards 

Exeter  Coll. 

Mrs,  Steele 

Watts 


These  glorious  minds  how  bright  they  shine  Wafts 

There  is  forgiveness,  Lord,  with  thee  Exeter  Coll. 

The  trifling  joys  this  world  can  give  S.  Thompson 

The  rising  morn,  the  closing  day  Mrs.  Steele 

*'  This  do  in  memory  of  your  friend"  Dublin  Coll. 

This  God  is  the  God  we  adore  Hart 

This  lifer's  a  dream,  an  empty  show  Watts 

Thine  influence,  mighty  God,  is  felt         Salisbury  Coll. 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  of  life  Cotton 

Thou  dear  Redeemer,  dying  Lamb 

Thou  great,  all-knowing,  present  God 

Thou  art,  O  God,  the  life  and  light 

Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life 

Though  various  names,  O  Lord,  divide 

Thy  gracious  aid,  O  God,  impart 

Thy  kingdom,  Lord,  for  ever  stands 

Thus  saith  the  first  and  great  command 

Thus  to  believers,  while  below 

Thrice  happy  men,  who,  born  from  heaven 

Thy  goodness,  Lord,  our  souls  confess 

Thy  name,  almighty  Lord 

Thy  presence,  ever-living  God 

Thus  the  eternal  Father  spake 

Thus  we  commemorate  the  day 

Thy  name  we  extol,  Jehovah,  our  King 

Thy  ways,  O  Lord,  with  wise  design 

Thy  law  is  perfect.  Lord  of  light 

Thy  glory.  Lord,  the  heavens  declare 

Though  mortal  shepherds  dwell  in  dust 

To  thee,  my  God,  my  days  are  known 

To  our  almighty  Maker,  God 

To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 

To  calm  the  sorrows  of  the  mind 

To  thee,  our  hearts,  eternal  King 

To  thee,  O  God,  we  homage  pay 

To  God  we  '11  raise  an  evening  song 

To  God,  the  only  wise 

To  God,  the  great  redeeming  cause 


'Twas  on  that  dark,  that  mournful  night 
UNVEIL  thy  bosom  faithful  tomb 
Upward  we  lift  our  eyes. 


Doddridge 

Berridge 

Watts 

Doddridge 

Watts 

S.  Stennet 

Proud 

Rippon'^s  Coll. 

Montgomery 

do. 

Doddridge 

do. 

Watts 

Mrs.  Steele 

Jervis 

Exeter  Coll. 

Doddridge 

D.  Pickering 

Watts 

D.  Pickering 

Watts 

Watts 

Watts 


241 
253 
433 

46 
109 
372 
279 
239 
178 
354 
30 
341 
435 
440 
475 
449 
408 
359 
427 
483 
347 
283 
485 
319 

7 
429 
428 
438 
446 
436 
451 
450' 
444 
128 
222 
306 

1 
291 
401 
173 
490 

9 
55 
439 
441 
442 
425 
447 
448 
443 
453 
454 


VITAL  spark  of  heavenly  flame  Pope 

WELCOME  sweet  day  of  rest  iVatts 

We  love  the  volumes  of  thy  word  JVatts 

We  sing  thy  mercy,  God  of  love 

With  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 

With  solemn  shout,  we  sing  thy  praise 

With  God  our  friend,  the  radiant  sun 

With  songs  and  honours  sounding  loud 

With  warm  affection  let  us  view 

With  sacred  joy  we  lift  our  eyes 

With  ecstacy  of  joy 

With  joyful  hearts  and  tuneful  songs 

With  one  consent  let  all  the  earth 

W^hat  blessings  in  the  Lamb  abound 

What  condescending  grace  and  love 

What  equal  honours  shall  we  bring 

What  though  no  flowers  the  fig-tree  clothe 

W^hat  saving  power,  what  grace  divine 

What  wonders  hath  Jehovah  wrought 

What  works  of  wisdom,  power,  and  love 

What  heavenly  wisdom  has  bestowM 

While  many  cry  in  nature's  night 

Whilst  thee  I  seek.  Miss  H.  M.  Williams 

When  marshall'd  on  the  nightly  plain        H.  K.  White 

When  Asia's  mighty  conqueror  died  Pierpont 

When  I  survey  this  world  Proud 

When  darkness  long  has  veil'd  the  mind  Con-per 

When  gloomy  thoughts,  and  boding  fears    Mrs.  Steele 

W^hen  reft  of  all,  and  hopeless  care 

When  the  last  trumpets  awful  voice 

While  in  this  wilderness 

When  in  obedience  to  their  Lord 

W^hile  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 


Watts 

James  Relly 

Tovlady's  Col. 

Watts 

Exeter  Col. 

Jervis 

Doddridge 


Tate 

James  Relly 

Peacock 

Watts 

Scotch  par. 

Peacock 

Proud 

Butcher 

Montgomery 


Drummond 
JSeotch  par. 
Protid 
Exeter  Col. 
Olney  hymns 
While  shepherds  watch  their  flocks  by  night         Wafts 
Whilst  we  are  marching  through  James  Relly 

Why  sinks  my  weak  desponding  mind  Mrs.  Steele 

Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends  Watts 

Worthy  is  Christ,  our  Paschal  Lamb     Whitejield  s  Col. 
YE  angels  that  surround  the  throne 
Ye  children  of  the  living  God 
Your  harps,  ye  trembling  saints 
Ye  humble  saints,  proclaim  abroad 
Ye  humble  souls,  approach  your  God 
Ye  followers  of  the  Prince  of  peace 
Ye  humble  souls,  who  seek  the  Lord 
Ye  nations  round  the  earth,  rejoice 
Ye  scarlet-colourM  sinners,  come 
Ye  sons  of  men,  with  joy  record 
Ye  tribes  of  Adam,  join 
Yes,  the  Redeemer  rose 
Ye  works  of  God,  on  him  alone 
Yonder,  amazing  sight !  I  se^ 


Proud 
Rippon''s  Coll. 

JV 

Beddome 

Doddridge 

Watts 

W 

Doddridge 

Watts 

Doddridge 

Merrick 

S.  Stennet 


412 
356 
459 
465 
165 
220 
463 
464 
467 
469 
472 
313 
171 
133 
65 
89 
209 
144 
284 
455 
463 
49 
462 
470 
497 
273 
456 
457 
458 
461 
315 
466 
460 
69 
45 
197 
473 
96 
280 
324 
204 
12 
473 
477 
476 
266 
80 
213 
245 
106 
491 
105 


HYMNS 


1.  L.  M. 

Divine  Providence.    Mat.  v.  45.  Acts  xiv.  17.  Ps.  cxlv.  16*. 

1  THY  ways,  O  Lord,  with  wise  design, 
Are  fram'd  upon  thy  throne  above, 
And  ev'ry  dark  or  bending  line   - 
Meets  in  the  centre  of  thy  love. 

2  With  feeble  light,  and  half  obscure. 
Poor  mortals  thine  arrangements  view, 
Not  knowing  that  the  least  are  sure. 
And  the  mysterious  just  and  true. 

3  Thy  flock,  thine  own  peculiar  care. 
Though  now  they  seem  to  roam  uney'd, 
Are  led  or  driven  only  where 

They  best  and  safest  may  abide. 

4  They  neither  know,  nor  trace  the  way  5 
But,  trusting  to  thy  piercing  eye. 
None  of  their  feet  to  ruin  stray. 

Nor  shall  the  weakest  fail  or  die. 

5  My  favor'd  soul  shall  meekly  learn 
To  lay  her  reason  at  thy  throne  ; 
Too  weak  thy  secrets  to  discern, 
I'll  trust  thee  for  my  guide  alone* 


2.  p.  M.  7s. 

Praise  for  Redemption.  Ps.  cxxx.  7.  Luke  i.  68.   1  Pet.  i.  18,19. 

1  NOW  begin  the  heav'nly  tlwme, 
Sing  aloud  in  Jesus'  name  : 

Ye,  who  his  salvation  prove, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

2  Ye,  who  see  the  Father's  grace 
Beaming  in  the  Saviours  face, 
As  to  Canaan  on  ye  move, 
Praise  and  bless  redeeming  love* 

3  Mourning  souls,  dry  up  your  tears, 
Banish  all  your  guilty  fears  ; 

See  your  guilt  and  curse  remove, 
CancclPd  by  redeeming  love. 

4  Ye,  alas  !  who  long  have  been 
Willing  slaves  of  death  and  sin, 
Now  from  bliss  no  longer  rove, 
Stop  and  taste  redeeming  love. 

i  Welcome  all,  by  sin  oppress''d, 
Welcome  to  his  sncred  rest : 
Nolhing  brought  him  from  above, 
Nothing  but  redeeming  lo\'e. 

6  When  his  spirit  leads  us  home. 
When  we  to  Lis  glory  come, 
We  shall  all  the  fulness  prove 
Of  our  Lord's  redeeming  love. 

7  Hither,  then,  your  music  bring. 
Strike  aloud  each  cheerful  string: 
Mortals  join  the  host  above, 
Jpin  to  praise  redeeming  love. 


6.  P.    M.  7g. 

Praise  for  Salvation.     John  ili.  17.  xii.  47.  2  Tim.  i.  9. 

1  COME,  ye  lovers  of  the  Lamb, 

'     Praise  the  great  Almighty  Name : 
To  your  God  your  songs  begin, 
To  the  Lamb,  your  bleeding  King. 

2  Jesus,  thee  we  honours  give  ; 
Live,  Almighty  Jesus,  live  ; 

Thou  hast  penn'd  our  songs  with  bloocj^ 
Thee  w^e  hail,  incarnate  God. 

3  We  were  laden  once  with  sin, 

But  the  Lamb  hath  made  us  clean  ; 
We,  who  once  in  darkness  lay, 
Now  behold  eternal  day. 

4  Strangers  once,  and  far  from  God, 
Now  brought  home  by  Jesus'  blood, 
Shining  in  our  wedding  dress, 

In  the  Lord  our  righteousness. 

b  Freely  we  are  sav'd  by  grace  : 
Heart  and  hand  w^e  this  embrace  ; 
This,  below,  fills  ev'ry  tongue, 
This,  above,  is  all  the  song. 

6  Praises  still  to  Christ  w^e  sing ; 

Christ,  our  Prophet,  Priest  an4  King.; 
Living  waters  in  us  flow, 
Glory  is  begun  below. 


4.  L.  M. 

Universal  Praise.     Ps.  Ixvi.  4.   Rev.  v.  J3, 

I  FROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise ; 


Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung^ 
Through  ev'ry  land,  by  evh-y  tongue. 

2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord  ; 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word  : 
Thy  praise,  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  to  set  no  more. 


5.  C. M. 

The  Excellence  of  Scripture.     2  Tim.  iii.  16.  Rom.  xr.  ^. 

I  FATHER  of  mercies,  in  thy  word, 
What  endless  glory  shines  ! 
For  ever  be  thy  name  ador'd 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

3  Here,  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want 
Exhaustless  riches  find  ; 
Riches,  above  what  earth  can  grant ; 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

S  Here,  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows^ 
And  yields  a  free  repast ; 
Sublimer  sweets  than  nature  knows, 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 

^  Here,  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 
Spreads  heav'nly  peace  around  ; 
And  life  and  everlasting  jo^^s 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

5  Oh  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light. 

6  Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord  ! 

Be  thou  for  ever  near ; 


Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word^ 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 


6.  C.  M. 

All  Scripture  Precious.     John  v.  39.  Luke  xxiv.  45, 

1  HOW  precious  is  the  book  divine, 

By  inspiration  given ! 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears ; 
Life,  light,  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3  This  lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  night 

Of  Hfe  shall  guide  our  way, 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  hght 
Of  an  eternal  day. 


7.  L.  M. 

Introductory.     Acts  xvii.  26.    Mai.  ii.  10.  Rom.  v.  18. 

1  THOUGH  various  names,  O  Lord,  divide 
The  differing  tribes  of  Adam's  race  ; 

Yet  all  to  Him,  to  Thee  allied. 

Arc  sons  of  wrath,  and  heirs  of  grace. 

2  One  law  of  death  condemns  the  whole, 
The  east,  the  west ;  the  south,  the  north : 
And  one  free  gift  gives  life  to  all 

The  present,  future,  past  of  earth. 

S  From  on€,  all  nations,  kindreds  sprung  : 
To  one  they  tend  ;  that  one  art  Thou  ; 


Then  be  thy  praise  in  concert  sung, 
By  all  thine  offspring  here  below. 


8.  L.  M. 

Abraham's  Rejoicing-.     Gen.  xxii.  8.  John  i.  29,  vill.  36. 

"  GOD  will  provide,"  the  Patriarch  said, 
And  faith  gives  ev'ry  doubt  away  ; 
Fearless  he  climbs  Moriah's  mound, 
And  sees  afar  Christ  Jesus'  day  : 

Yes  !  God  provides,  and  God  accepts 
His  sacrifice,  and  his  alone  : 
No  blood  of  beasts,  not  Abrah'm's  son. 
Nor  aught,  save  Christ,  can  e'er  atone. 

Ten  thousand  blessings  crown  the  Lamb, 
The  Lamb  of  God,  that  once  Avas  slain  : 
Behold  he  lives,  he  intercedes. 
And  ransom'd  nations  shout  Amen. 


9.  C.  M. 

Praise  for  the  Gospel.    Psa.  xcvi.  1.  Luke,  iii.  5,  6. 

1  TO  our  almighty  Maker,  God, 
New  honours  be  address'd  ; 
His  great  salvation  shines  abroad, 
And  makes  the  nations  blest. 

*i  He  spake  the  word  to  Abr'am  first, 
His  truth  fulfils  his  grace  ; 
The  Gentiles  make  his  name  their  trusty 
And  learn  his  righteousness. 

3  Let  the  whole  earth  his  love  proclaim 
With  all  her  diff'rent  tongues; 


And  spread  the  honours  of  his  nam« 
In  melody  and  songs. 


10*  p.  M* 


7s^ 


Praise.    Psa.  clxv.  2  ;  cl.  6.  Heb.  xiii.  15. 

1  LIVING  spirits  !  flames  of  fii-e  ! 
Leaders  of  the  immortal  choir, 
Fill  the  heaven  of  heavens  above, 
Full  of  praise,  as  full  of  love. 

2  Ancients  !  Elders  !  cry  aloud, 
Worthy  thou  the  Saviour  God. 
Thrones,  dominions,  angels,  join 
Glory,  glory.  Lord,  be  thine. 

3  Church  first  born  !  first  fruits  !  proclaim 
Honour  to  Emmanuel's  name. 
Nations  !  kindreds  !  countless  tongues  ! 
Offer  Christ  j^our  noblest  songs. 

4  Holy,  holy,  holy,  cry  ; 
Heaven,  and  earth,  and  sea  reply. 
Trump  of  God  !  repeat  the  strain, 
God  with  us  !  pronounce  Amen. 


11.  P.  M» 


7s. 


Comforter  of  all  that  mourn.    Isa.  Ixl.  1,  3.  Jer.  xxxi.  13. 
Rev.  xxi.  4. 


1  JESUS,  comforter  divine  ! 
Consolatie ns.  Lord,  are  thine; 
Mightiest  comforts,  full  of  good. 
Worthy  of  theliving  God. 


5  Thou  shak  wipe  all  tears  away, 
Mid  the  blessed  realms  of  day  ; 
Thou  shak  hush  each  rising  sigh  ; 
Sorrow,  pain,  and  death,  shall  die. 

3  Highest  praises  wait  thy  name, 
Great  unchanging,  glorious  same  ; 
Jesus,  comforter  divine! 
Prai&es,  praises,  Lord,  be  thine. 


12.  L.  M. 

God's  Faithfulness  and  Truth.     Num.  xxiii.  19.     Rom.  xT.  29. 
2  Cor.  i.  20. 

1  YE  humble  saints,  proclaim  abroad 
The  honours  of  a  faithful  God  ; 
How  just  and  true  are  all  his  ways, 
How  much  above  your  highest  praise  ! 

2  The  words  his  sacred  lips  declare. 
Of  his  own  mind  the  image  bear  ; 

What  should  Him  tempt,  from  frailty  free, 
Blessed  in  his  self-sufficiency ! 

3  He  will  not  his  great  Self  deny  : 
A  God  all  truth  can  never  lie  : 
As  well  might  he  his  being  quit. 
As  break  his  oath,  or  word  forget. 

4  Let  frighten'd  rivers  change  their  course, 
Or  backward  hasten  to  their  source  ; 
Swift  through  the  air  let  rocivs  be  hurl'd, 
And  mountains  like  the  chaff  be  whirPd  ; 

o  Let  sun  and  stars  forget  to  rise, 
Or  quU  their  stations  in  the  skies ; 
Let  heaven  and  earth  both  pass  away, 
Eternal  truth  shall  ne'er  decay. 


13.  P.M.        '8s.7s.4g. 

Solemn  Praise.     Ps.  xcviii.  1.  Rom.  v.  9  ;  vii.  1^ 

1  SING  the  triumphs  of  your  conqu'ring 

Head,  and' crucified  King; 
His  achievements,  when  he  vanquish'd 

All  our  enemies,  we'll  sing : 
Hallelujah,  hallelujah,  hallelujah, 
Glory,  glory,  Lord,  be  thine ! 

2  Long  he  struggled  with  confused 

Noise,  and  garments  rolled  in  blood 
Till  destroying  sin,  and  hell,  and 

Death,  he  rescu'd  man  to  God  : 
Hallelujah,  hallelujah,  hallelujah,  Slc, 

3  Most  trmmphant,  greatly  glorious, 

He  from  death  and  hell  arose ! 
In  him  all  his  church  victorious, 

Triumph'd  o'er  her  dreadful  foes : 
Hallelujah,  hallelujah,  hallelujah,  &c. 

4  High  ascending,  'midst  angelic 

Songs,  and  sounds  of  trumpets  loud, 
In  eternal  triumph  leading 

All  the  captives  of  his  blood : 
Hallelujah,  hallelujah,  hallelujah,  &c. 

5  Far  above  the  highest  heaven 

Thus  he  gloriously  ascends, 
Where  the  honours  to  him  given, 

Ev'ry  thought  of  man  transcends : 
Hallelujah,  hallelujah,  hallelujah,  &c. 

6  There,  exalted,  live  and  reign,  whilst 

We  admire  thy  wounds  and  blood, 
Till  we  see  thee  come  again,  in 


All  the  pomp  and  power  of  God: 
Hallelujah,  hallelujah,  hallelujah. 
Glory,  glory,  Lord,  be  thine! 


14.  L.  M. 

First  and  Second  Adam-     Rom.  v.  14.    1  Cor.  xv.  21.  2^i 

1  LORD,  what  was  man  when  made  at  first, 
Adam,  the  offspring  of  the  dust. 

That  thou  should'st  set  him  and  his  race, 
But  just  below  an  angel's  place  ! 

2  That  thou  shouldst  raise  his  nature  so, 
And  make  him  Lord  of  all  below ; 
Make  ev'ry  beast  and  bird  submit, 
And  lay  the  fishes  at  his  feet. 

3  But,  O !  what  brighter  glories  wait 
To  crown  the  second  Adam's  state  ! 
What  honours  shall  thy  Son  adorn, 
Who  condescended  to  be  born ! 

4  See  him  below  his  angels  made : 
See  him  in  dust  among  the  dead. 
To  save  a  ruined  world  from  sin  ; 
But  He  shall  reign  with  pow'r  divine. 

5  The  world  to  come,  redeem'd  from  all 
The  mis'ries  that  attend  the  fall, 
New  made  and  glorious,  shall  submit 
At  our  exalted  Saviour's  feet. 


15.  H.   M. 

Jubilee.     Lev.  xxv.  10,  39,  40,  41.     Isa.  lii.  3. 


Jubilee.     Lev.  xxv.  10,  39,  40,  41. 

1   BLOW  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 
The  gladly  solemn  sound 


Let  all  the  nations  know, 
To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

2  Exalt  the  Lamb  of  God, 

The  sin-atoning  Lamb  ! 
Redemption,  by  his  blood. 

Through  all  the  lands  proclaim  ; 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd. sinners,  home. 

3  Ye,  who  have  sold  for  nought, 

The  heritage  above  ; 
Shall  have  it  back,  unbought. 

The  gift  of  Jesus'  love  : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home, 

4  Ye  slaves  of  sin  and  hell, 

Your  liberty  receive  ; 
And  safe  in  Jesus  dwell. 
And  blest  in  Jesus  live  ; 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

5  The  gospel  trumpet  hear. 

The  news  of  pard'ning  grace  :. 
Ye  happy  souls,  draw  near, 

Behold  your  Sariour's  face  : 
The  3^ear  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

6  Jesus,  our  great  High  Priest, 

Has  full  atonement  made  : 
Ye  weary  spirits  rest. 

Ye  mournful  souls  be  glad  1 


The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 


16.  S.  M- 

Sabbatic  Year.    Lev.  xxr.  13,  20,  21.  Mat.  ri.  25. 

1  BLESSED  are  the  eyes  that  see— 
The  ears  are  blessed  that  hear 

The  trumpet  of  the  jubilee ; 
The  great  sabbatic  year. 

2  We  plough  nor  sow  no  more, 
Nor  toil  for  living  bread ; 

For  we've  a  never-friiling  store, 
A  table  plenteous  spread. 

3  The  servant  now  is  free; 
The  hateful  heavy  yoke 

(That  all  might  taste  true  liberty) 
From  ev'ry  neck  is  broke. 

4  Th'  inheritance,  once  sold. 
Which  the  poor  bankrupt  mourns, 

To  the  true  owner,  without  gold 
Or  price,  it  now  returns. 

5  O  Jesus !  ever  bless'd, 
Thou  a^-t  our  jubilee ; 

Our  restoration  and  our  rest, 
Is  all,  dear  Lamb,  in  thee. 

6  Thy  name,  O  bleeding  King, 
Shall  dwell  on  all  our  tongues; 

And  ev'ry  heart  inspir'd  shall  sing 
Thy  praise  in  all  their  songs. 


17.  L.  M. 

Father.     Isa.  Ixiii.  16.     Tsa.  ciii.  22  ;  cxlv.  9,  10. 

1  FATHER  of  Angels  and  of  men, 
Of  nature  and  of  grace  the  Lord, 
Be  thou  in  one  eternal  strain, 
By  all  thy  various  works  ador'd. 

2  From  heaven  to  earth,  from  earth  to  heaven, 
Through  worlds  above  and  worlds  below, 
Thy  boundless  mercies,  freely  given. 

In  tides  of  bliss  for  ever  flow. 

3  Sing.  O  ye  heavens  !  burst  into  praise 
Thou  earth,  and  let  the  anthem  roll. 
Till  rocks  and  tombs  swallhear  the  lays. 
And  light  and  life  embrace  the  whole. 


18.  CM. 

Praise.     Ps.  evil.  8.  Isa.  xxxv.  C — C. 

1  O,  FOR  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 

My  dear  Redeemer's  praise  ! 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  his  grace ! 

2  Jesus,  the  name  that  charms  our  fears, 

That  bids  our  sorrows  cease ; 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinners  ears, 
'Tis  life  and  health  and  peace. 

3  He  breaks  the  power  of  death  and  sin, 

He  sets  the  prisoners  free ; 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean. 
His  blood  avaii'd  for  me. 
3 


4  He  speaks,  and,  listening  to  his  voice, 

New  life  the  dead  receive ; 
The  mournful,  broken  hearts-rejoice, 
The  humble  poor  believe. 

5  Hear  him,  ye  deaf;  his  praise,  ye  dumb, 

Your  loosen'd  tongues  employ ; 
Ye  blind,  behold  your  Saviour  come ; 
And  leap,  ye  lame,  for  joy. 


19.  p.   M.  7s. 

Characters  of  Christ ;   from  the  Prophets. 

1  "  OPENER  of  the  blinded  eyes  T' 
'Mid  the  night  of  death  arise. 

"  Binder  of  the  broken  heart  T' 
Balsam  to  the  soul  impart. 

2  "  Giver  of  the  oil  of  joy  !*' 
Mourning  from  the  earth  destroy. 
"  Raiser  up  of  Jacob's  race  !" 
Save  the  world  of  man,  hy  grace. 

3  "  Savioiu'  God,  and  God  the  just !" 
On  thine  arm  shall  nations  trust. 

'^  Gatherer  of  the  outcasts  home  !*' 
In  salvation's  chariots,  come. 

4  '•  Liberal  soul,  devising  good  !'' 
Sinners  wash  in  thy  own  blood. 
'•  Taker  of  the  veil  away !" 
Lead  us  to  eternal  day. 

5  "  Man  of  sorrows,  man  of  grief!" 
May  thy  wounds  impart  relief. 

"  Leader,  witness,  cov'nant  God !" 
Rule  the  world  with  mercy's  rod. 


6  "  Opener  of  the  prison  door  !" 
Captives  to  thy  light  restore. 
"  Judge,  Lawgiver,  King  of  men !" 
Come  in  glory,  come  again. 


20.         s.  M. 

Trcachin-  of  glad  tidings.     Luke  iv.  17,  10,  19.     Matt.  iv.  23. 

1  O  CHRIST,  what  gracious  words, 
Are  ever,  ever  thine  ; 

Thy  voice  is  music  to  the  soul, 
And  Hfe  and  peace  divine. 

2  Good,  everlasting  good, 
Glad  tidings  full  of  joy, 

Flow  from  thy  lips,  the  lips  of  truth, 
And  flow  without  Dlloy, 

3  The  broken  heart,  the  poor. 
The  bruis'd,  the  deaf,  the  blind, 

The  dumb,  the  dead,  the  captive  wretch, 
In  thee  compassion  find. 

4  Lord  Jesus,  speed  the  day, 
The  promis'd  day  of  grace. 

To  all  the  poor,  the  dumb,  the  deaf, 
The  dead  of  Adam's  race. 

4  One  song  shall  then  employ 

The  blessed,  blessing  w^hole  ; 
And  human  nature  shout  thy  name, 

The  life  of  every  soul. 


21.        p.  M. 


7s.  4s. 


Judg-ment  brought  forth  unto  victory.     1  Chron.  xvi.    32,  33.. 
Matt.  xii.  18—21.     Psa.  viii.  4—6. 

1 

LO!  the  man  of  God  appointed, 
Judge  of  quick  and  judge  of  dead. 


'Mid  his  fathers  throne  exalted, 

High  in  glory  lifts  his  head. 

Shout  triumphant,  sing  rejoicing,  shout  triumphant 

'Tis  the  Son,  the  Son  of  man. 

2 
He's  the  bringer  forth  of  judgment, 
Judgment  basM  on  truth  divine : 
See,  before  the  bar  arraigned. 
Death  and  hell  their  powers  resign. 
Ransom'd  thousands,  happy  myriads,  rising  nations, 
Sound  the  Almighty  Saviour's  name. 

3 
Where  is  sin,  and  death,  and  Satan  ? 
Triumph  they  ?  or  triumphs  God  ? 
Sin,  and  death,  and  hell  subdued, 
Feel  the  monarch's  iron  rod. 
Whilst  the  nature,  human  nature,  Christ  assumed, 
Js  by  him  redeem'd  and  sav'd. 

4 
Hallelujah !  hallelujah  ! 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high  : 
Hallelujah  !  hallelujah ! 
Worlds  below  and  worlds  on  high 
Shout  redemption!  cry  salvation!  praise  theSaviour! 
Praise,  O  praise  ye  him — Amen. 


22.  L.  31, 

Chrlat  and  the  Church.  Psa.  xlviii.  10.  xlvii.  9,  c.  4, 

1  THE  Kin^  of  saints,  how  fair  his  face, 
Adorn'd  with  majesty  and  grace  ! 

He  comes  with  blessings  from  above, 
And  wins  the  nations  to  his  love. 

2  At  his  right  hand,  our  eyes  behold 
The  queen  array'd  in  purest  gold ; 


The  world  admires  her  heavenly  dressy 
Her  robe  of  joy  and  righteousness. 

3  He  forms  her  beauties  like  his  own, 
He  calls  and  seats  her  near  his  throne ; 
Fair  stranger,  let  thine  heart  forget 
The  idols  of  thy  native  state. 

4  So  shall  the  King  the  more  rejoice 
In  thee,  the  fav'rite  of  his  choice ; 
Let  him  be  lov'd,  and  yet  ador'd, 
For  he's  thy  Maker  and  thy  Lord. 

5  O  happy  hour,  when  thou  shalt  rise 
To  his  fair  palace  in  the  skies  ! 
And  all  thy  sons  (a  numerous  train) 
Each  like  a  prince  in  glory  reign. 

6  Let  endless  honours  crown  his  head : 
Let  every  age  his  praises  spread  ; 
While  we  with  cheerful  songs  approve 
The  condescension  of  his  love. 


23.       p.  M. 

Consolation  of  Israel.     Isa.  xlix.  13.  xl.  1,  2.     Luke  ii.  25.  28- 

1  COME,  thou  long  expected  Jesus, 

Born  to  set  thy  people  free ; 
From  our  fears  and  sins  release  us. 

Let  us  find  our  rest  in  Thee ; 
Israel's  strength  and  consolation, 

Hope  of  all  the  saints  thou  art ; 
Dear  desire  of  every  nation, 

Joy  of  every  longing  heart. 

'2  Born  thy  people  to  deliver; 

Born  a  child,  and  yet  a  king ; 
*3 


Born  to  reign  in  us  for  ever, 

Now  thy  gracious  kingdom  bring : 

By  thine  own  eternal  spirit, 
Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone ; 

By  thine  all-sufficient  merit, 
Raise  us  to  thy  glorious  throne. 


24.        s.  M. 

Seeker  and  Saviour  of  the  Lost.     Luke  xix.  10.     Ezek.  xxxir. 
11,  12,  15,  16. 

1  JESUS,  'tis  thine  to  seek, 
'Tis  thine  to  save  by  grace. 

The  ruin'd,  wand'ring,  lost,  undone, 
Of  Adam's  guilty  race. 

2  No  height,  nor  depth  of  sin, 
Of  wretchedness,  or  woe. 

Precluded,  Lord,  thy  boundless  love, 
To  helpless  man  below. 

3  Deep  as  our  depths  of  guilt. 
Didst  thou,  O  Christ,  descend  ; 

And  lo,  the  prodigal  is  found, 
Of  his  Almighty  Friend, 

4  Come,  grateful  sinners  come,  ' 
The  Seeker,  Saviour,  laudj 

For  ever  bless  his  gracious  name ; 
And  praise  the  loving  God. 


25.         c.  M. 

Desire  of  all  Nations.     Hag.  ii.  7.     Job  xiv.  15.    Is*,  xxvi.  S. 

1  INFINITE  excellence  is  thine, 
Thou  lovely  Prince  of  grace  ; 
Thine  uncreated  beauties  shine 
With  never-fading  rays. 


2  Sinners,  from  earth's  remotest  end, 

Come  bending  at  thy  feet  : 
To  Thee  their  prayers  and  vows  ascend, 
In  Thee  their  wishes  meet. 

3  Thy  name,  as  precious  ointment  shed, 

Dehghts  the  church  around  ; 
Sweetly  the  sacred  odour's  spread 
Through  all  Immanuel's  ground. 

4  Millions  of  happy  spirits  live 

On  thine  exhaustless  store  : 
From  Thee  they  all  their  bliss  receive, 
And  still  Thou  givest  more. 

5  Thou  art  their  triumph,  and  their  joy ; 

They  find  their  all  in  Thee  : 
Thy  glories  will  their  tongues  employ 
Through  all  eternity. 


26.         c.  M. 

Our  lives  blessed  by  Divine  Goodness, 

1  AGAIN  the  cheerful  beams  of  day. 

Shine  to  salute  our  eyes ; 
Our  souls  again  their  tribute  pay 
To  him  that  rules  the  skies. 

2  Our  life  is  ever  on  the  wing, 

And  death  is  ever  nigh  ; 
The  moment  when  our  lives  begin. 
We  all  begin  to  die. 

3  Yet  mighty  God,  our  fleeting  days. 

Thy  lasting  favours  share  ; 
And  with  the  bounties  of  thy  grace 
Thou  crown'st  the  rolling  year. 


4  Thy  goodness  runs  an  endless  round ; 

All  glory  to  the  Lord  : 
Thy  mercy  never  knows  a  bound, 
And  be  thy  name  ador'd. 

5  Thus  we  begin  the  lasting  song; 

And  when  our  days  are  o'er, 
Xjet  the  next  age  thy  praise  prolong, 
Till  time  shall  be  no  more. 


27.  L.  M. 

The  Christian  Sabbath. 

1  AGAIN  our  w^eekly  labours  end, 
And  we  the  sabbath's  call  attend : 
Improve,  my  soul !  the  sacred  rest, 
And  learn  for  ever  to  be  blest. 

2  This  day  may  our  devotions  rise, 
As  grateful  incense  to  the  skies ; 
May  heaven  that  peace  divine  bestow, 
Which  none  but  they  who  feel  it,  know. 

3  This  holy  calm  w  ithin  the  breast, 
Points  us  to  that  eternal  rest 
Which  for  the  sons  of  God  remains  ; 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

4  With  joy,  great  God,  thy  works  we  view, 
In  varied  scenes  both  old  and  new ; 
W^ith  praise  we  think  on  mercies  past. 
By  hope,  we  future  mercies  taste. 

.5  In  holy  duties,  let  the  day, 
In  holy  pleasures,  pass  away : 
How  sweet  this  sabbath  thus  to  spends 
In  hope  of  that  which  ne'er  shall  end  I 


28.  H.  31. 

Fairer  than  the  sons  of  men.    Psa.  xlv.  2  ;  Ixxxix. 
1  Chron.  xvi.  24,  25,  26. 

1  ETERNAL  Excellence ! 

Thj  v.orms  would  fain  declare, 
In  the  divinest  sense, 

How  Thou  art  heavenly  fair: 
O,  Prince  Messiah  !  thou  art  seen 
The  fairest  of  the  sons  of  men. 

2  Jesus,  thy  beauties  shine 

Bright,  infinitely  bright ; 
Both  human  and  divine, 

In  thee,  O  Lamb,  unite  ! 
Whatever  in  heaven  or  earth  we  see 
As  beautiful,  are  types  of  thee, 

3  The  sun,  the  moon,  the  stars, 

With  all  the  thrones  above, 
Thine  excellence  declare. 

Thy  beauty,  power,  and  love  : 
All  worlds  before  thy  throne  we  see, 
A  sea  of  glass  reflecting  Thee. 

4  Man  in  his  first  estate, 

Most  wonderfully  form'd  : 
With  beauty's  powers  replete, 

With  holiness  adorn'd, 
From  every  spot  and  blemish  free, 
Was  but  a  figure,  Lord,  of  thee. 

5  As  blood  of  goats  and  lambs, 

Is  to  thy  blood  divine  ; 
Or,  as  their  altar's  flames, 

Dear  Jesus,  are  to  thine : 
So  Adam's  purity  appears  ; 
To  Thine  no  more  proportion  bears. 


6  Self-interest,  Lord,  shall  fail, 
Man's  haughtiness  sink  low  ; 
Thy  beauty,  Lord,  prevail ; 
We  at  thy  footstool  bow : 

Thou  know'st  our  hearts,  we  need  no  more 

Give  us  to  worship,  love,  adore. 


29.  c.  M. 

Friend.    Prov.  xvii.  17;  xviii.  24.    Canf.  v.  16. 

1  POOR,  weak,  and  v/orthless  though  I  am. 

I  have  a  rich  Almighty  Friend ; 
Jesus,  the  Saviour,  is  his  name. 
He  freely  loves,  and  without  end. 

2  He  ransom'd  me  from  hell  with  blood, 

And  by  his  power  my  foes  controlPd  : 
He  found  me  wand'ring  far  from  God, 
And  brought  me  to  his  chosen  fold. 

3  He  cheers  my  heart,  my  wants  supplies, 

And  says  that  I  shall  shortly  be 
Enthron'd  with  him  above  the  skies ; 
O !  what  a  friend  is  Christ  to  me. 


30.       c.  M. 

Fountain  opened.    Zee.  xiii.  1.    Psa.  xxxvi.  9.    Isa.  xli.  iS, 

1  THERE  is  a  fountain  fili'd  with  blood, 
Drawn  from  ImmanuePs  veins ; 
And  sinners  plung'd  beneath  that  floodj 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

The  dying  thief  rejoic'd  to  see 
That  fountain  in  his  day  ; 


O  may  I  there,  though  vile  as  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away ! 

3  Dear,  dying  Lamb,  thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransom'd  church  of  God 
Be  sav'd,  to  sin  no  more, 

4  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream, 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply. 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  1  die. 

5  But  when  this  lisping,  stammering  tongue 

Lies  silent  in  the  grave, 
Then,  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 
I'll  sing  thy  power  to  save. 


31.  CM. 

The  Light  and  Glory  of  God's  Word. 

i   A  GLORY  gilds  the  sacred  page, 
Majestic  as  the  sun ; 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age ; 
It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 

2  The  hand  that  gave  it  still  supplies 

The  gracious  light  and  heat; 
Its  truths  upon  the  nations  rise, 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

3  Let  endless  thanks,  O  God !  be  thine, 

For  such  a  bright  display, 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

4  With  steadfast  zeal  may  we  pursue 

The  paths  of  truth  and  love  ; 


Till  glory  break  upon  our  view- 
In  brighter  worlds  above. 


32.  L.  M. 

Increase  of  the  Church.    Isa.  ii.  2.    Hab.  ii.  14.    Mic.  iv.  1. 

1  SHOUT  !  for  the  blessed  Jesus  reigns  ; 
Through  distant  lands  his  triumphs  spread  : 
And  sinners,  freed  from  sin  and  pains, 
Own  him  their  Saviour  and  their  Head. 

2  His  sons  and  daughters  from  afar, 
Daily  at  Zion's  gate  arrive; 
Those  who  were  dead  in  sin  before, 
By  sovereign  grace  are  made  alive. 

3  Oppressors  now  beneath  his  feet, 
Overcome  by  his  victorious  power ; 
Princes  in  humble  posture  wait. 

And  proud  blasphemers  learn  t'  adore, 

4  Gentiles  and  Jews  his  laws  obey, 
Nations  remote  their  offerings  bring, 
And,  unconstrained,  their  homage  pay 
To  their  exalted  God  and  King. 

5  Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lamb, 
From  all  below  and  all  above ; 
In  lofty  songs  exalt  his  name. 
In  songs  as  lasting  as  his  love. 


33.  L.  M. 

King  of  Nations.     Psa.  xlvii.  6,  7  ;  Ixxii.  10 — 14. 

1  JESUS  shall  reign  whereVr  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journies  run ; 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  mooas  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 


3  For  Him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made. 
And  praises  throng  to  crown  his  head; 
His  name  like  sweet  perfume  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

4  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song ; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

5  Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns, 
The  pris'ner  leaps  to  loose  his  chains ; 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

6  Where  he  displays  his  healing  power, 
Death  and  the  curse  are  known  no  more ; 
In  him  the  tribes  of  Adam  boast 

More  blessings  than  their  father  lost. 

7  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honours  to  their  King ; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  long  Amen. 


34.  H.  M. 

Kingdom  of  Christ.     Dan.  ii.  44.    Psa.  xxii.  27  ;  Ixvii.  3,  4. 

1  ALL  hail,  redeeming  Lord  ! 

The  wondrous  things  foretold 
Of  thee  in  sacred  writ. 

With  joy  our  eyes  behold  : 
Still  does  thy  arm  new  trophies  wear. 
And  monuments  of  glory  rear. 

2  To  thee  the  hoary  head 

Its  silver  honours  pays  ; 
To  thee  the  blooming  youth 
Devotes  his  brightest  days  : 
4 


And  every  age  their  tribute  brings 
And  bow  to  thee,  all  conquering  King ! 

3  O  haste,  victorious  Prince, 

That  happy,  glorious  day, 
When  souls  like  drops  of  dew 

Shall  own  thy  gentle  sway  ! 
O  may  it  bless  our  longing  eyes, 
And  bear  our  shouts  beyond  the  skies  ! 

4  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord  ! 

Eternal  be  thy  reign  ; 
Behold  the  nations  sue 

To  wear  thy  gentle  chain  : 
When  earth  and  time  are  known  no  more, 
Thy  throne  shall  stand  for  ever  sure. 


35. 


S.  M. 


Christ  the  Branch  of  David,  and  the  Morning  Star.    . 

1  ALL  hail,  mysterious  King  ! 

Hail  David's  ancient  root ; 
Thou  righteous  Branch,  which  thence  did  spring 
To  give  the  nations  fruit. 

2  Our  weary  souls  shall  rest 

Beneath  thy  grateful  shade; 
Our  thirsting  lips  the  sweets  shall  taste, 
By  thy  bless'd  fruit  convey'd. 

3  Fair  morning  star,  arise  ! 

With  living  glories  bright ; 
And  pour  on  these  awak'ning  eyes 
A  flood  of  sacred  light. 

4  The  horrid  gloom  is  fled, 

'     Pierc'd  by  thy  heavenly  ray  ; 
Shine,  and  our  wand'ring  footsteps  lead 
To  everlasting  day. 


36.         c.  M. 

Pillars  in  the  Heavenly  Temple. 

i  ALL  hail,  victorious  Saviour,  hail ! 
We  bow  to  thy  command, 
And'  own  that  David's  royal  key 
Well  fits  thy  sovereign  hand. 

2  Open  the  treasures  of  thy  love, 

And  shed  thy  gifts  abroad  ; 
Unveil  to  our  rejoicing  eyes 
The  temple  of  our  God. 

3  Therein  as  pillars  let  us  stand, 

On  an  eternal  base ; 
Uprear'd  by  thy  almighty  hand, 
And  polish'd  by  thy  grace. 

4  There,  deep  engraven,  let  us  bear 

The  title  of  our  God; 
And  mark  the  New  Jerusalem, 
As  our  secure  abode. 

5  In  lasting  characters  inscribe 

Thy  own  beloved  name; 
That  endless  ages  there  may  read 
The  great  ImmanuePs  claim. 


37.  L.  M. 

The  voice  of  Nature. 

1  ALMIGHTY  goodness,  power  divine, 
The  fields  and  verdant  meads  display ; 

And  bless  the  hand  which  made  them    shine. 
With  various  charms  profusely  gay. 

2  For  man  and  beast,  here  daily  food, 
In  wide  diflusive  plentj-  grow  ; 


And  there,  for  drink,  the  crystal  flood, 
In  streams,  sweet-winding,  gently  flow. 

By  cooling  streams  and  soft'ning  showers 
The  vegetable  race  are  fed; 
And  trees  and  plants,  and  herbs  and  flowers^ 
Their  Maker's  bounty  smiling  spread. 

The  flowery  tribes,  all  blooming,  rise 
Above  the  faint  attempts  of  art ; 
Their  bright  inimitable  dyes 
Speak  sweet  conviction  to  the  heart. 

Ye  curious  winds,  that  roam  abroad, 
And  trace  creation's   wonders  o'er, 
Confess  the  footsteps  of  our  God, 
And  bow  before  him  and  adore. 


38.  L.  M. 

The  example  of  Christ. 

1  AND  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love  ? 
So  let  our  conversation  be: 
The  serpent  blended  with  the  dove, 
Wisdom  and  meek  simplicity. 

3  Whene'er  the  angry  passions  rise, 

And  tempt  our   thoughts  or  tongues  to    strife ; 
On  Jesus  let  us  fix  our  eyes, 
Bright  pattern  of  the  Christian  life ! 

•3  O  hew  benevolent  and  kind! 
How^  mild  I  how  ready  to  forgive ! 
Be  his  the  temper  of  our  mind. 
And  his  the  rules  by  which  we  live. 

4  To  do  his  heavenly  Father's  will 
y/a$  his  employment  and  delight ; 


Humility  and  holy  zeal 

Shone  through  his  life  divinely  bright! 

5  Dispensing  good  where'er  he  came, 
The  labors  of  his  life  were  love ; 
Then  if  we  bear  the  Saviour's  name, 
By  his  example  let  us  move. 


39.  L.  M. 

The  only  Perfect.     Eccles.  vii.  20.   Job  xiv.  4.    Isa.  Ixlr.  6. 

1  COULD  I  of  all  perfection  boast, 
As  pure  as  that  which  Adam  lost, 
I'd  sacrifice  it  to  thy  blood, 

My  Christ,  my  all,  my  only  good. 

2  Were  I  as  Abra'm,  strong  in  faith, 
And  boldly  steadfast  unto  death ; 
I'd  bid  my  faithfulness  adieu, 
And  Jesus  only  faithful  view. 

3  If  I  more  meek  than  Moses  were, 
Quite  free  from  anger,  strife,  or  fear; 
Yet  this  I  gladly  would  despise, 
And  Jesus'  meekness  only  prize. 

4  Was  I,  as  Job,  submissive  still, 
Patient,  resign 'd,  in  every  ill; 

Yet  all  should  fade  before  his  cross, 
Compar'd  with  him  it  is  but  dross. 

5  If  I  was  wise  as  Solomon, 

Like  him  with  zeal  and  ardour  shone ; 
Like  him  I'd  vain  and  foolish  see 
My  wisdom,  zeal,  yea  all  but  Thee. 
*  4 


6  Had  I  an  angel's  purit}', 
Yea,  even  this  I  would  deny ; 
Nor  good  confess  in  name  or  thing, 
But  Christ  my  Lord,  my  life,  my  King. 


40.  L.  M. 

Rain  of  Heaven.     Psa.  Ixxii.  6.    Isa.  Iv.  10,  11. 

1  AS  showers  on  meadows  newly  mown, 
Jesus  shall  shed  his  blessings  down  ; 
Crow^n'd  with  whose  life-infusing  drops, 
Earth  shall  renew  her  blissful  crops. 

2  Lands,  that  beneath  a  burning  sky, 
Have  long  been  desolate  and  dry, 
Th'  effusions  of  his  love  shall  share, 
And  sudden  greens  and  herbage  wear. 

3  The  dews  and  rains  in  all  their  store, 
Drenching  the  pastures  o'er  and  o'er. 
Are  not  so  copious  as  that  grace 
Which  sanctifies  and  saves  our  race. 

4  As,  in  soft  silence,  vernal  showers 
Descend,  and  cheer  the  fainting  flowers ; 
So,  in  the  secrecy  of  love, 

Falls  the  sweet  influence  from  above. 

5  That  heavenly  influence  let  me  find 
In  holy  silence  of  the  mind. 

While  every  grace  maintains  its  bloom. 
Diffusing  wide  its  rich  perfume. 

6  Nor  let  these  blessings  be  confin'd 
To  me,  but  pour'd  on  all  mankind, 
Till  earth's  wide  wastes  in  verdure  rise, 
And  a  young  Eden  bless  our  eyes. 


41.  C.  M. 

Zeal  and  Vigour  in  the  Christian  Race.    Phil.  iii.  12,  14. 

1  AWAKE,  my  soul !  stretch  every  nerve, 

And  press  with  vigour  on  : 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown» 

2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey : 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

3  'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high ; 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye. 

4  That  prize,  with  peerless  glory  bright, 

Which  shall  new  lustre  boast. 
When  victors'  wreaths  and  monarchs'  gems 
Shall  blend  in  common  dust. 

5  Then,  soul,  with  all  thy  waken'd  powers, 

Survey  th'  immortal  prize  ; 
Nor  let  the  glitt'ring  toys  of  earth, 
Allure  thy  wand'ring  eyes. 


42.       c.  M. 

Triumph  in  Prospect  of  future  Gloiy.    Rom.  xiii.  11. 

1  AWAKE,  ye  saints  !  and  raise  your  eyes, 
And  raise  your  voices  high : 
Awake,  and  praise  that  sovereign  love, 
Which  shows  salvation  nigh. 


3  On  all  the  wings  of  time  it  flies ; 
Each  moment  brings  it  near  : 
Then  welcome  each  declining  day, 
Welcome  each  closing  year. 

3  Not  many  years  their  round  shall  run, 

Not  many  mornings  rise, 
Ere  all  its  glories  stand  reveaPd 
To  our  admiring  eyes. 

4  Ye  wheels  of  nature  speed  your  course ; 

Ye  mortal  powers  decay  ! 
Fast  as  ye  bring  the  night  of  death, 
Ye  bring  eternal  day. 


43.         s.  M. 

The  living  Sacrifice. 

1  AND  will  th'  eternal  King 

So  mean  a  gift  reward  ! 
That  off 'ring,  Lord  !  with  joy  we  bring, 
Which  thy  own  hand  prepar'd. 

2  We  own  thy  various  claim, 

And  to  thine  altar  move. 
The  willing  victims  of  thy  grace, 
And  bound  with  cords  of  love. 

3  Descend,  celestial  fire  ! 

The  sacrifice  inflame ! 
So  shall  a  grateful  odour  rise 
Through  our  Redeemer's  name. 


44.  L.  M* 

The  Lord  our  Righteousness.    Jer.  xxiii.  6.    Isa.  liv.  ll'. 

1  JESUS,  thy  blood  and  righteousness 
My  beauty  are,  my  glorious  dress  5 


^Midst  flaming  worlds,  in  these  array'd^ 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 

2  When,  from  the  dust  of  death,  I  rise 
To  claim  my  mansion  in  the  skies ; 
E'en  then  shall  this  be  all  my  plea, 
"Jesus  hath  liv'd,  hath  died  for  me.'* 

3  Thus  Abraham  the  friend  of  God, 
Thus  all  the  armies  bought  with  blood. 
Saviour  of  sinners  thee  proclaim  ; 
Sinners,  of  whom  the  chief  I  am. 

4  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appeai-s 
When  ruin'd  nature  sinks  in  years : 
No  age  can  change  its  glorious  hue, 
The  grace  of  Christ  is  ever  new. 

5  O  let  the  dead  now  hear  thy  voice, 
Now  bid  thy  banish'd  ones  rejoice ! 
Their  beauty  this,  their  glorious  dress, 
Jesus  the  Lord,  our  righteousness. 


45.         s.  M. 

Rock.    Isa.  xxxii.  2.    Psa.  cy.    1.    Cor.  x.  4. 

1  WHILST  we  are  marching  through 
This  land  with  drought  accurs'd, 

Rivers  of  living  waters  flow 
In  thee,  to  quench  our  thirst, 

2  This  world's  a  weary  land ; 
By  sin  a  desart  made ; 

^Tis  all  around  a  burning  strand ; 
Has  no  refreshing  shade. 

3  But  thou'rt  our  mighty  Rock ; 
Thy  shadow  very  great ! 


Where  all  thy  weary  pilgrim  flock 
Find  a  divine  retreat. 

4  Though  once  with  sin  oppressed, 
From  which  no  part  was  free ; 

Our  grievances  are  now  redress'd, 
Dear,  glorious  Man,  in  thee. 

5  In  thee  we  now  have  found 
Whate'er  we  lost,  and  more  ; 

We  see  thy  grace  much  more  abound, 
Than  sin  hath  done  before. 

6  Thy  praise  be  our  employ ; 
Thy  glories  ever  shine  ; 

All  our  salvation,  hope  and  joy, 
Art  thou,  O  Man  Divine! 


46.  L.  M. 

Sacrifice.     Isa.  liii.  7,  8.     1  Cor.  v.  7. 

1  THE  wonders,  Lord,  thy  love  has  wrought, 
Exceed  our  praise,  surmount  our  thought ; 
Should  I  attempt  the  long  detail 

My  speech  would  faint,  my  numbers  fail. 

2  No  blood  of  beasts  on  altars  spilt. 

Can  cleanse  the  souls  of  men  from  guilt ; 
But  thou  hast  set  before  our  eyes 
An  all-sufficient  Sacrifice. 

3  Lo  !  thine  eternal  Son  appears. 
To  thy  designs  he  bows  his  ears 
Assumes  a  body  well  prepar'd, 
And  well  performs  a  work  so  hard. 

4  "  Behold  I  come  !  (the  Saviour  cries. 
With  love  and  duty  in  his  eyes  ;) 

I  come  to  bear  the  heavy  load 
Of  sins,  and  do  thy  will,  my  God. 


5  'Tis  written  in  thy  great  decree, 
'Tis  in  thy  book  foretold  of  me, 
I  must  fulfil  the  Saviour's  part  ; 
And  lo !  thy  law  is  in  my  heart. 

G  I'll  magnify  thy  holy  law. 
And  rebels  to  obedience  draw 
When  on  my  cross  I'm  lifted  high, 
Or  to  my  crown  above  the  sky. 

7  The  spirit  shall  descend  and  show 
What  thou  hast  done,  and  what  I  do ; 
The  wond'ring  world  shall  learn  thy  grace, 
Thy  wisdom  and  thy  righteousness." 


47.  p.  M.  8s.  7s.  4s. 

Close  of  Service. 

1  LORD  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing. 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace  ; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing. 
Triumph  in  redeem.ing  grace. 

O  !  refresh  us,  Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give  and  adoration. 
For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound. 

May  thy  presence,  With  us  evermore  be  found. 

3  And  whene'er  the  signal's  given, 
Us  from  earth  to  cafl  away  ; 
Borne  on  angel's  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  may  we  the  call  obey. 

May  we  ever,  Reign  with  Christ  in  endless  daj^ 


48.       s.  M. 

Salvation,  Righteousness  and  Strength.  Isa.  xlix.  6  ;  lix.  164' 
xxvi.  4.    Ps.  Ixxi.  15,  16. 

1  The  Lord  on  hign  proclaims 
His  Godhead  from  his  throne  ; 

'^  Mercy  and  justice  are  the  names 
By  which  1  will  be  known. 

2  Ye  dying  souls,  that  sit 
In  darkness  and  distress, 

Look  from  the  borders  of  the  pit 
To  my  recovering  grace." 

3  Sinners  shall  hear  the  sound  ; 
Their  thankful  tongues  shall  own' 

Our  righteousness  and  strength  is  found 
In  thee,  O  Lord,  alone. 

4  In  thee  shall  Israel  trust. 
And  see  their  guilt  forgiven  ; 

God  will  pronounce  the  sinners  just, 
And  take  the  saints  to  heaven. 


49.  L.  M. 

Trust  in  God.    Ps.  iv. 

t  WHILE  many  cry,  in  Nature's  night. 
Ah !  who  will  show  the  way  to  bliss  ? 
Lord,  lift  on  us  thy  saving  light ; 
We  seek  no  other  guide  than  this. 

'2  Gladness  thy  sacred  presence  brings, 
More  than  the  joyful  reaper  knows ; 
Or  he  who  treads  the  grapes,  and  sings, 
While  with  new  wine  his  vat  o'erflows. 


In  peace  I  lay  me  down  to  sleep  ; 

Thine  arm,  O  Lord,  shall  stay  my  head. 
Thine  angel  spread  his  tent,  and  keep 

His  midnight  watch  around  my  bed. 


50.         c.  M. 

Sun  of  Righteousness.     Mai.  iv.  2.  Isa.  xxx.  26.     Psa.  xix.  6. 

1  JESUS,  thou  Sun  of  Righteousness, 

All  glorious  and  divine, 
Thy  people  with  thy  presence  bless ; 
In  their  assemblies  shine. 

2  Thy  healing  beams  alone  can  cheer 

Hearts  pain'd  with  inward  grief; 
The  soul  oppressed  with  guilt  and  fear 
In  thee  finds  sweet  relief. 

3  If  thou  thy  righteousness  display 

And  make  thy  merits  known, 
Sinners  shall  learn  thy  wond'rous  grace, 
And  saints  thy  goodness  own. 

4  Our  tongues  shall  thy  redeeming  love 

With  sacred  rapture  tell ; 
And  loud  resound  ImmanuePs  praise, 
Who  saves  from  death  and  hell. 


51.  CM. 

Christian  Zeal  and  Diligfence. 

ARE  not  thy  mercies  sovereign  still, 

And  thou  a  faithful  God  ? 
Wilt  thou  not  grant  us  warmer  zeal 

To  run  the  heavenly  road  ? 


2  We  need  the  influence  of  thy  grace, 

To  speed  us  in  thy  way, 
Lest  we  should  loiter  in  our  race, 
Or  turn  our  feet  astray. 

3  Do  not  our  hearts  thy  precepts  love, 

And  long  to  see  thy  face  ? 
And  yet  how  slow  our  spirits  move, 
Without  enliv'ning  grace ! 

4  But  v*^e  shall  love  thy  gospel  more, 

And  ne'er  forget  thy  word, 
When  we  have  felt  its  quick'ning  power, 
To  draw  us  near  the  Lord. 


52.  p.  M.  7s. 

Commencement  of  Public  Worship. 

1  AT  the  portals  of  thy  house. 
Lord  !  we  leave  our  mortal  cares  ; 
Nobler  thoughts  our  souls  engage, 
Songs  of  praise  and  fervent  prayers : 

Pure  and  contrite  hearts  alone, 
Find  acceptance  at  thy  throne. 

2  Hapless  men,  whose  footsteps  stray 
From  the  temple  of  the  Lord ! 
Teach  them  Zion's  heavenly  way^ 
To  their  feet  thy  light  afford  : 

Let  the  world  united  join. 
To  extol  thy  love  divine. 


53.  H.  M. 

The  Lord's  Day  Morning;.. 

1  AWAKE,  our  drowsy  souls  ! 
Shake  off  each  slothful  band ! 
The  wonders  of  this  day 


Our  notlest  songs  demand. 
Auspicious  morn,  Thy  blissful  rays. 
Bright  seraphs  hail,  In  songs  of  praise ! 

2  At  thy  approaching  dawn, 
Rekictant  death  resigned 
The  glorious  Prince  of  life, 
In  the  dark  vault  confined. 

Th'  angelic  host  Around  hirn  bends, 

And,  'midst  their  shouts.  The  Lord  ascencj5. 

3  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord ! 
Heaven  with  hosanna  rings  ; 
While  earth,  in  humbler  strains, 
Thy  praise  responsive  sings. 

Worthy  art  thou,  Who  once  wast  slain. 
Thro'  endless  years  To  live  and  reign. 

4  Gird  on,  great  King,  ihy  sword, 
Ascend  thy  conquering  car. 
While  justice,  truth  and  love 
Maintain  the  glorious  war. 

Victorious  thou.  Thy  foes  shall  tread, 
And  sin  and  death  In  triumph  lead. 

5  Make  bare  thy  potent  arm. 
And  wing  th'  unerring  dart, 
With  salutary  pangs, 

To  each  rebellious  heart. 
Then  dying  souls  For  life  shall  sue, 
Numerous  as  drops  Of  morning  dew. 


54.  L.  M. 

Praise.     Psa.  viii.  9.     Isa.  Ix.  3. 

O  THOU,  in  whom  the  Gentiles  trust, 
Thou  only  holy,  only  just ; 
O  tune  our  souls  to  praise  thy  name, 
Jesus  !  unchangeable,  the  same  ! 


3  Glory  to  thee,  auspicious  Lamb ! 
Thou  holy  Lord,  thou  great  I  Am  \ 
With  all  our  powers,  thy  grace  we  bless  j 
Our  joy,  our  peace,  our  righteousness  ! 

.3  Live,  ever  glorious  Jesus !  live, 
Worthy  all  blessings  to  receive ! 
Worthy  on  high  enthron'd  to  sit, 
With  every  power  beneath  thy  feet ! 

3  Blessings  for  ever  on  the  Lamb, 
Who  bore  the  curse  for  sinful  man ; 
Let  angels  sound  the  sacred  name, 
And  every  creature  say,  Amen. 


55,       c.  M. 

Praise.    Psa.  Ixvi.  1,  2.     Isa.  xii.  1,  2: 

1  TO  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 
A  wake  the  sacred  song  ! 
O  may  his  love,  (immortal  flame !) 
Tune  every  heart  and  tongue, 

J  His  love,  what  mortal  thought  can  reach  ? 
What  mortal  tongue  display  ? 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 
In  wonder  dies  away. 

3  He  left  his  radiant  throne  on  high  ; 

Left  the  bright  realms  of  bliss, 
And  came  to  earth  to  bleed  and  die  ! — 
Was  ever  love  like  this  ! 

4  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  thee  ; 
May  every  heart  with  rapture  say, 
The  Saviour  died  for  me. 


5  O  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme, 
Fill  every  heart  and  tongue  ; 
Till  strangers  love  thy  charming  name, 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 


56.         c.  M. 

God  the  Refuge  of  the  Afflicted. 

1  AFFLICTION  is  a  stormy  deep, 

Where  wave  resounds  to  wave ; 
Though  o'er  our  heads  the  billows  roll, 
We  know  the  Lord  can  save. 

2  When  darkness,  and  when  sorrows  rose 

And  press'd  on  every  side. 
The  Lord  hath  still  sustain'd  our  steps, 
And  still  hath  been  our  guide. 

3  Perhaps,  before  the  morning  dawn, 

He  will  restore  our  peace ; 
For  he  who  bade  the  tempest  roar 
Can  bid  the  tempest  cease.* 

4  In  the  dark  watches  of  the  night 

We'll  count  his  mercies  o'er  ; 
We'll  praise  him  for  ten  thousand  past, 
And  humbly  plead  for  more. 

5  Here  will  we  rest,  here  build  our  hopes. 

Nor  murmur  at  his  rod  ; 
He's  more  to  us  than  all  the  world. 
Our  health,  our  hfe,  our  God. 

*5 


57.       c.  M. 

Offices  of  Christ  prophetically  described, 
xl.  45. 

1  HARK  the  glad  sound  !  the  Saviour  comes. 

The  Saviour  promis'd  long  ! 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  On  him,  the  spirit  largely  pour'd, 

Exerts  its  sacred  lire  ; 
Wisdom  and  might,  and  zeal  and  love, 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes,  the  pris'ners  to  release, 

In  Satan's  bondage  held  ; 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray ; 
And  on  the  eye,  oppressed  with  night,- 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

5  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure  ; 
And,  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
T'  enrich  th'e  humble  poor. 

6  Our  glad  hosannas.  Prince  of  peace, 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclami ; 
And  Heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name. 


58.  L.  M. 

Blessing^s  of  Grace  to  the  Spiritual  Citizen.     Ps.  xxiv. 

1   THE  earth  is  thine,  Jehovah  ; — thine 

Its  peopled  realms,  and  wealthy  stores; 
Built  on  the  flood,  by  power  divine, 
The  waves  are  ramparts  to  the  shores. 


2  But  who  shall  reach  thine  holy  place, 

Or  who,  O  Lord,  ascend  thine  hill  ? 
The  pure  in  heart  shall  see  thy  face, 
The  perfect  man  that  doth  thy  will. 

3  He  who  to  bribes  hath  closed  his  hand, 

To  idols  never  bent  the  knee, 
Nor  sworn  in  falsehood, — He  shall  stand 
Redeem'd,  and  own'd,  and  kept  by  Thee. 


59.  L.  M. 

For  the  Dedication  of  a  Place  of  Worship.     Ps.  Ixxxvii.  5. 

1  AND  will  the  great  eternal  God 
On  earth  establish  his  abode  ? 
And  will  he  from  his  radiant  throne 
Regard  our  temples  as  his  own  ? 

2  These  walls  we  to  thy  honour  raise  ; 
Long  may  they  echo  with  thy  praise ; 
And  thou,  descending,  fill  the  place 
With  choicest  blessings  of  thy  grace. 

3  And  in  the  great  transcendant  day. 
When  God  the  nations  shall  survey, 
May  it  before  the  world  appear, 
That  crowds  were  born  to  glory,  here. 


60.  L.  M, 

The  Types  and  Prophecies  fulfilled  in  Christ.     Rom.  x.  4. 
1  Pet.  i.  19.  John  i.  24. 

1  BEHOLD  the  woman's  promis'd  Seed  1 
Behold  the  great  Messiah  come  ! 
Behold  the  prophets  all  agreed 
To  give  him  the  superior  room  ! 


2  Abrali'm,  the  saint,  rejoic'd  of  old 
When  visions  of  the  Lord  he  saw  ; 
Moses,  the  man  of  God,  foretold 
This  great  Fulliller  of  his  law. 

3  The  types  bore  witness  to  his  name, 
Obtain'd  their  chief  design  and  ceas'd  ; 
The  incense,  and  the  bleeding  lamb, 
The  ark,  the  altar,  and  the  priest. 

4  Predictions  in  abundance  meet. 

To  join  their  blessings  on  his  head  ; 
Jesus,  we  worship  at  thy  feet. 
And  nations  own  the  promis'd  seed. 


61.  p.  M.  7s. 

Praise.     Psa.  Ixxii.  18,  19.     Isa.  xliy.  23 

1  SURE  thy  name  is  Wonderful 

Counsellor,  the  mighty  God, 
Whom  the  heavenly  hosts  adore. 

Praise  we  through  the  earth  abroad. 

2  Thou  the  Godhead  bearing  down 

To  the  sight  of  mortal  man. 
Flesh  in  form,  and  God  in  power, 
Suited  art  to  all  thy  plan. 

3  Center'd  in  thy  lovely  face, 

Judgment,  mercy,  both  appear; 
All  the  Father's  honour  meets, 
All  his  glory  triumphs  here. 

4  Thou  that  Prophet  art  and  King, 

Thou  the  Priest  foretold  to  rise  : 
Thou  the  sacrificer  art, 
Thou  too  art  the  sacrifice 


5  Lamb  of  God,  that  once  was  slain, 

Bleeding  on  the  painful  tree  ; 
Risen  and  ascended  high 
We  adore  thy  majesty. 

6  Wonderful  art  thou  in  power, 

Wonderful  art  thou  in  love  ; 
Be  thou  all  our  theme  below, 
Be  thou  all  our  heaven  above. 


62.  L.  M* 

An  Evening  Hymn. 

1  ANOTHER  fleeting  day  is  gone  ; 
Slow  o'er  the  west  the  shadows  rise  ^ 
Swift  the  soft  stealing  hours  have  flown, 
And  night's  dark  mantle  veils  the  skies. 

2  Another  fleeting  day  is  gone  ; 
Swift  from  the  records  of  the  year ; 
And  still,  with  each  successive  sun. 
Life's  fading  visions  disappear. 

3  Another  fleeting  day  is  gone, 
To  join  the  fugitives  before  ; 

And  we,  when  life's  employ  is  done, 
Shall  sleep,  in  time  to  wake  no  more, 

4  Another  fleeting  day  is  gone  : 
But  soon  a  fairer  day  shall  rise, 
A  day  whose  never-setting  sun 

Shall  pour  its  light  o'er  cloudless  skies. 

5  Another  fleeting  day  is  gone  ; 
In  solemn  silence  rest,  my  soul ; 
Bow  down  before  his  awful  throne, 
Who  bids  the  morn  and  evening  rolk 


63.  L.  M. 

A  Mornings  Hymn. 

1  AWAKE,  each  soul  !  and  with  the  sua 
The  daily  stage  of  duty  run  ; 

Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise 
To  pay  the  morning  sacrifice. 

2  By  influence  of  the  light  divine 
Let  our  own  light  to  others  shine  ; 
Reflect  all  heaven's  propitious  rays. 
In  ardent  love  and  cheerful  praise. 

3  Lord !  we  our  vows  to  thee  renew, 
Scatter  our  sins  as  morning  dew  ! 

Guard  our  first  springs  of  thought  and  wiD, 
And  with  thyself  our  spirits  fill. 

4  Direct,  control,  suggest,  this  day, 
All  we  design,  or  do,  or  say  ; 

That  all  our  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

3  All  praise  to  thee,  who  safe  hast  kept. 
And  hast  refresh'd  us  while  we  slept : 
Grant,  Lord  !  when  we  from  death  awake, 
We  may  of  endless  life  partake. 


64.        c.  M. 

The  Word  made  Fleshy     John  i.    14,     1  John  i. 

1  MORTALS  awake!  with  angels  join, 
And  chant  the  solemn  lay  ; 
Joy,  love  and  gratitude  combine 
To  hail  th'  auspicious  day. 


2  In  heaven  the  rapt'rous  song  began, 

And  sweet  seraphic  fire 
Through  all  the  shinmg  legions  ran, 
And  strung  and  tun'd  the  lyre. 

3  Swift  through  the  vast  expanse  it  flew, 

And  loud  the  echo  rolPd ; 
The  theme,  the  song,  the  joy  was  great, 
'Twas  more  than  heaven  could  hold, 

4  Down  through  the  portals  of  the  sky 

Th'  impetuous  torrent  ran  ; 

And  angels  flew  with  eager  joy 

To  bear  the  news  to  man. 

5  Hark !  the  cherubic  armies  shout, 

And  glory  leads  the  song : 
Good  will  and  peace  are  heard  throughout 
Th'  harmonious,  heavenly  throng. 

6  Hail,  Prince  of  Life,  for  ever  hail ! 

Redeemer,  Brother,  Friend ! 
Though  earth,  and  time,  and  life  should  fail, 
Thy  praise  shall  never  end. 


65.         c.  M. 

Christ  found  in  fashion  as  a  man.  Philip,  ii.  6,7.  John  xiv.  8,9, 

}  WHAT  condescending  grace  and  love 
Did  Christ  for  us  display. 
Who  left  the  glorious  worlds  above, 
To  dwell  in  mortal  clay ! 

2  He  not  th'  angelic  form  assum'd, 
Nor  the  celestial  frame : 
Though  angels  nobler  natures  boast, 
And  boast  a  nobler  name. 


3  Behold,  of  Abrah'm's  faithful  seed 

The  great  Redeemer  born  ; 
See  him,  in  mortal  flesh  appear, 
Our  nature  to  adorn  ! 

4  It  well  the  Saviour's  love  became, 

A  human  form  to  wear, 
That  he  might  thus  our  guilt  atone. 
And  our  transgressions  bear. 

5  Jesus,  our  merciful  High-Priest, 

Inflam'd  with  love  divine, 
Redeem'd  his  people  with  his  blood, 
And  did  his  life  resign. 

6  Then  to  the  throne  of  sovereign  grace, 

Let  us  with  joy  draw  near, 
That  we  may  gain  a  rich  supply  ; 
For  all  we  want  is  there. 


66.  L.  M. 

Worship. 

1  GOD  in  his  temple  let  us  meet, 

Low  on  your  knees  before  Him  bend ; 
Here  hath  he  fixed  his  mercy-seat, 
Here  on  his  Sabbath  we  attend. 

2  Arise  into  thy  resting-place. 

Thou,  and  thine  ark  of  strength,  O  Lord ! 
Shine  through  the  veil,  we  seek  thy  face  ; 
Speak,  for  we  hearken  to  thy  word. 

3  With  righteousness  thy  priests  array  ; 

Joyful  thy  chosen  people  be  ; 
Let  those  who  teach  and  those  who  pray, 
Let  all — be  holiness  to  Thee. 


67.       c.  M. 

The  Grace  and  Love  of  Christ. 

1  ALOUD  we  sing  the  wondrous  grace, 

Christ  to  his  murd'rers  bare  ; 
Which  made  the  tort'ring  cross  its  throne, 
And  hung  its  trophies  there. 

2  "  Father  forgive,"  his  mercy  cried, 

With  his  expiring  breath, 
And  drew  eternal  blessings  down 
On  those  who  wrought  his  death. 

3  Jesus,  this  wondrous  love  we  sing, 

And  while  we  sing,  admire ; 
Breathe  on  our  souls,  and  kindle  there 
The  same  celestial  fire. 

4  Sway'd  by  thy  dear  example,  we 

For  enemies  will  pray  ; 
By  love,  their  hatred  and  their  curse 
With  blessings  we'll  repay. 


68.        c.  M. 

Praise.     Psa.  cxiii.  1,  2.     Mark  xi.  9,  10. 

1  AWAKE,  awake  the  sacred  song 

To  our  incarnate  Lord  ; 
Let  every  heart,  and  every  tongue 
Adore  th'  eternal  word. 

2  That  awful  word,  that  sovereign  power. 

By  whom  the  worlds  were  made — 
(O  happy  morn  !  illustrious  hour  !) 
Was  once  in  flesh  array'd  ! 

3  Then  shone  almighty  power  and  love 

In  all  their  glorious  forms  : 
When  Jesus  left  the  throne  above 
To  dwell  with  sinful  worms. 
6 


4  To  dwell  with  misery  below, 

The  Saviour  left  the  skies ; 
And  sunk  to  wretchedness  and  woe, 
That  worthless  man  might  rise. 

5  Adoring  angels  tun'd  their  songs 

To  hail  the  joyful  day  ; 
With  rapture  then,  let  mortal  tongues 
Their  grateful  worship  pay. 

6  What  glory,  Lord,  to  thee  is  due  I 

With  wonder  we  adore  ; 
But  could  we  sing  as  angels  do. 
Our  highest  praise  were  poor. 


69.         c.  M. 

The  Song  of  Angels.     Luke  ii.  10,  11,  13,  14. 

1  WHILE  shepherds  watch'd  their  flocks  by  night. 

All  seated  on  the  ground. 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 

2  "  Fear  not,"  said  he,  (for  might}^  dread    . 

Had  seiz'd  their  troubled  mind  ;) 
"  Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you  and  all  mankind. 

3  To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day 

Is  born  of  David's  line, 
A  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord  1 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign  ; 

4  The  heavenly  Babe  you  there  shall  find. 

To  human  view  display'-d. 
All  meanly  wrapt  in  swathing  bands, 
And  in  a  manger  laid." 


5  Thus  spake  the  seraph,  and  forthwith 

Appeared  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels,  praising  God,  who  thus 
Address'd  their  joyful  song ; 

6  *'  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace  ; 
Good  will,  henceforth,  from  heaven  to  men 
Begin,  and  never  cease." 


70,  L.  M. 

A  general  Hymn  of  Praise. 

1  BE  thou  exalted,  O  our  God, 

Above  the  heavens  where  angels  dwell ; 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 

2  With  joyful  voice  we'll  sound  thy  praise, 
O  thou,  from  whom  all  beings  came  ; 

Our  hearts  are  fix'd,  our  tongues  shall  raise 
Immortal  honoui's  to  thy  name. 

3  In  thee,  O  God,  are  all  the  springs 

Of  boundless  love,  and  grace  unknown-; 
The  richest  blessings  nature  brings, 
Are  gifts  descending  from  thy  throne. 

4  High  o'er  the  earth  thy  goodness  reigns. 
And  reaches  to  the  utmost  sky  ;  ^ 
Thy  truth  to  endless  years  remains, 
Though  lower  worlds  dissolve  and  die* 

5  Be  thou  exalted,  O  our  God, 

Above  the  heavens  where  angels  dwell ; 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 


71.  p.  M,  7s. 

A  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord.     Jer.  xxxiii.  14,  15,  16. 
Zeph.  iii.  17.  Cant.  ii.  11,  12. 

1  HARK  !  the  herald  angels  sing 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King  ! 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciPd. 

2  Joyful  all  ye  nations  rise, 
Join  the  triumphs  of  the  skies  ; 
Nature  rise  and  worship  Him, 
Who  is  born  at  Betiilehem. 

3  Christ,  by  highest  heaven  ador?d-, 
Christ,  the  everlasting  Lord  ; 
Late  in  time  behold  him  come, 
Offspring  of  the  virgin's  womb. 

4  VeiPd  in  flesh  the  Godhead  see, 
Hail  th'  incarnate  Deity  ! 
Pleas'd  as  man  with  men  t'  appear, 
Jesus,  our  Immanuel  here. 

5  Jldiil  the  heaven-born  Prince  of  Peace! 
Hail  the  Sun  of  Righteousness  ! 
Light  and  life  around  he  brings, 
Ris'n  with  healing  in  his  wings. 

6  Mild  he  lays  his  glory  by, 
Born  that  men  no  more  may  die ; 
Boj:n  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth ; 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 


72.       I..  M. 

Praise  from  all    mankind. 

BEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
Ye  nations  !  bow  with  sacred  joy  ; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone  ; 
He  cap  create,  and  he  destroy. 


2  His  sovereign  power,  which  all  things  made, 
Gave  life  to  clay,  and  form'd  us  men  ; 

And  when  like  wand'ring  sheep  we  stray'd 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

3  We  are  his  people,  we  his  care, 
He  still  supports  our  feeble  frame  ; 
What  lasting  honours  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  thy  name  ? 

4  We'll  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful  songs, 
High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise ; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 

'    Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command  ; 
Vast  as  eternity  thy  love ; 

Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  shall  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 


73.       c.  p.  M. 

Immanuel  is  born. 

ARISE,  and  hail  the  happy  day; 
Cast  all  low  cares  of  life  away, 

And  thought  of  meaner  things  : 
This  day  to  cure  our  deadlj^  woes, 
The  Sun  of  Righteousness  arose. 

With  healing  in  kis  wings. 

If  angels,  on  that  happy  morn 
The  Saviour  of  the  world  was  born, 

Pour'd  forth  their  joyful  songs  ; 
Much  more  should  we  of  human  race, 
Adore  the  wonders  of  his  grace 

To  whom  that  grace  belongs. 
*6 


O  then  let  lieaven  and  earth  rejoice, 
Let  every  creature  join  his  voice, 

To  hymn  the  happy  day, 
When  Satan's  empire  vanquish'd  fell, 
And  all  the  powers  of  death  and  hell 

Confess'd  his  sovereign  sway. 


74.       s.  M. 

Attraction  of  the  Cross.  John  xii.  32. 

1  BEHOLD  th'  amazing  sight ! 

The  Saviour  lifted  high  ! 
Behold  the  Son  of  God's  delight 
Expire  in  agony  ! 

2  We  see,  and  we  admire, 

In  sympathy  of  love  ; 
We  feel  the  strong  attractive  power 
To  lift  our  souls  above, 

3  Drawn  by  such  cords  as  these, 

Let  all  tiie  earth  combine, 
With  cheerful  ardour  to  confess 
The  energy  divine, 

4  In  him  our  hearts  unite  ; 

Nor  share  his  griefs  alone, 
But  frop  his  cross  pursue  their  flight 
To  his  triumphant  throne.   ' 


75.        c.  M. 

Christian  Charity. 

BEHOLD,  where,  breathing  love  divine, 

Our  dying  Master  stands! 
His  weeping  foll'wers,  gath'ring  round. 

Receive  his  last  commands; 


2  From  that  mild  Teacher's  parting  lips 

What  tender  accents  fell ! 
The  gentle  precept  which  he  gave 
Became  its  author  well. 

3  Bless'd  is  the  man  whose  soft'ning  heart 

Feels  all  another's  pain  ; 

To  whom  the  supplicating  eye 

Was  never  rais'd  in  vain  ; 

4  He  spreads  his  kind  supporting  arms 

To  every  child  of  grief  ; 
His  secret  bounty  largely  flows, 
And  brings  unask'd  relief. 

3  To  gentle  offices  of  love, 
His  feet  are  never  slow  ; 
He  views  through  mercy's  melting  eye, 
A  brother  in  a  foe, 

6  To  him  protection  shall  be  shown  i 
And  mercy  from  above 
Descend  on  those  who  thus  fulfil 
The  perfect  law  of  love. 


76.       c.  M. 

Praise.     Psa.  xxix.  2 ;  xxiv.  1 ;  Ixvii,  5. 

1  JOY  to  the  world  !  the  Lord  is  come  ; 

Let  earth  receive  her  King  : 
Let  every  heart  prepare  him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth,  the  Saviour  reigns  5 

Let  men  their  songs  employ  5 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills  and  plains 
Kepeat  the  sounding  joy. 


3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground ; 
He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flow 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace. 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  his  righteousness,. 
And  wonders  of  his  love. 


77.       c.  M. 

The  Example  of  Jesus. 

1   BEHOLD,  where  in  a  mortal  form 
Appears  each  grace  divine  ; 
The  virtues  all  in  Jesus  meet, 
With  mildest  radiance  shine. 

Q  To  spread  the  rays  of  heavenly  light. 
To  give  the  mourner  joy, 
To  preach  glad  tidings  to  the  poor, 
Was  his  divine  employ. 

3  'Mid  keen  reproach  and  cruel  scorn. 

Patient  and  meek  he  stood ; 
His  foes  ungrateful  sought  his  life  ; 
He  labour'd  for  their  good. 

4  To  God  he  left  his  righteous  cause, 

And  still  his  task  pursued ; 
While  humble  pray'r,  and  holy  faith, 
His  fainting  strength  renewM. 

5  In  the  last  hour  of  deep  distress, 

Before  his  father's  throne, 
With  soul  resign'd,  he  bow'd  and  said, 
"  Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done  !■' 


6  Be  Christ  our  pattern,  and  our  guide  ^ 
His  image  may  we  bear ! 
O  may  we  tread  his  holy  steps. 
His  joy  and  glory  share  ! 


78.        c.  M. 


Confidence  founded  in  the  fear  of  God. 

1  BLESS'D  is  the  man  who  fears  the  Lord 

His  well  established  mind, 

In  every  varying  scene  of  Hfe, 

Shall  true  composure  find. 

2  Oft  through  the  deep  and  stormy  sea-, 

The  heavenly  footsteps  lie  ; 
But  on  a  glorious  world  beyond, 
His  faith  can  fix  its  eye. 

3  Though  dark  his  present  prospects  be. 

And  sorrows  round  him  dwell, 
Yet  hope  can  whisper  to  his  soul. 
That  all  shall  issue  well, 

4  Full  in  the  presence  of  his  God 

Through  every  scene  he  goes  ; 
And  fearing  him,  no  other  fear 
His  steadfast  bosom  knows. 

5  No  dangers  can  his  soul  aiarni, 

No  gloomy  views  affright  ; 
For  faith  assures  his  humble  heart, 
"  Whatever  is,  is  right." 


79.  L.  M- 

The  healing  power  of  Jesus.     Matt.  viii.  16,  17;  ix.  35;  xi.  4,5. 

1  BEHOLD,  the  blind  their  sight  receive  ! 
Behold,  the  dead  awake  and  Hve  ! 

The  dumb  speak  wonders!  and  the  lame 
Leap  like  the  hart,  and  bless  his  name  1 

2  Thus  doth  th'  Eternal  Spirit  own 
And  seal  the  mission  of  his  Son  ; 
The  Father  vindicates  his  cause, 
While  he  hangs  bleeding  on  the  cross. 

3  He  dies !  the  heavens  in  mourning  stood  5 
He  rises,  and  appears  to  God  ! 

Behold  the  Lord  ascending  high, 
No  more  to  bleed,  no  more  to  die. 

4  Hence  and  for  ever  from  my  heart 
I  bid  my  doubts  and  fears  depart ; 
And  to  those  hands  my  soul  resign, 
Which  bear  credentials  so  divine. 


80.     c.  p.  M. 

The  Saviours  Invitation.     Matt.  xi.  28—30.   Isa.  Iv.  i, 
Rev.  xxii.  17. 

1  YE  scarlet-colour'd  sinners,  come  ; 
Jesus,  the  Lord,  invites  3^ou  home ; 

O  whither  can  you  go  ? 
What !  are  our  crimes  of  crimson  hue  ? 
His  promise  is  for  ever  true, 

He'll  wash  you  white  as  snow. 

2  BacksHding  souls,  fill'd  with  your  ways, 
Whose  weeping  nights  and  wretched  days 

In  bitterness  are  spent ! 


Return  to  Jesus,  he'll  reveal 
His  lovely  face  and  sweetly  heal 
What  you  so  much  lament. 

Tried  souls !  look  up — he  says,  'tis  I— 
He  loves  you  still,  but  means  to  try 

If  faith  will  bear  the  test ; 
The  Lord  has  given  the  chiefest  good, 
He  shed  for  you  his  precious  blood; 

O  trust  him  for  the  rest ! 

Ye  tender  souls,  draw  hither  too. 
Ye  grateful,  highly  favour'd  few, 

Who  feel  the  debt  you  owe  ; — 
Press  on,  the  Lord  hath  more  to  give ; 
By  faith  upon  him  daily  live, 

And  you  shall  find  it  so. 


81.  S.  M. 

Faith  in  Christ,  our  sacrifice, 

1  NOT  all  the  blood  of  beasts 

On  Jewish  altars  slain. 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 

Takes  all  our  sins  away ; 
A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3;  Believing,  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove  ; 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice 
And  sing  his  bleeding  love. 


82.         c.  M. 

The  Saviour's  Message.     Mark  xvi.  15.    Acts  i. 

1  HARK  !  'tis  the  Saviour  of  mankind, 

Speaks  to  his  chosen  few ; 
'Tis  he  who  leads  the  wand'ring  blind, 
In  ways  they  could  not  know. 

2  'Tis  he  who  says,  "  Go  forth,  my  friends, 

Proclaim  my  truth  to  all ; 
Inform  each  soul  my  grace  extends 
As  wide  as  Adam's  fall. 

3  Tell  sinners  of  the  deepest  dye, 

That  they  might  life  obtain, 
I  chose  the  cursed  death  to  die^ 
And  bare  their  sin  and  pain ! 

4  What  though  my  ransom'd  may  refuse 

The  message  to  receive ; 
And  you  the  messengers  abuse, 
Yet  still  I  came  to  save. 

5  Yea,  should  the  tempter  still  prevail, 

To  blind  my  people's  eyes ; 
In  my  great  day  I'll  rend  the  veil 
From  all  beneath  the  skies. 

6  Then  every  eye  shall  see  the  grace, 

You  now  in  faith  declare : 

And  I  myself,  from  every  face. 

Will  wipe  off  every  tear." 


83.       s.  M. 

Praise.     Psa.  Ixviii.  4;  ciii.  1,4. 

1  AWAKE,  and  sing  the  song 

Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb ; 
Wake  every  heart  and  every  tongue, 

To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 


2  Sing  of  his  dying  love  ; 
Sing  of  his  rising  power ; 

Sing  how  he  intercedes  above, 
For  those  whose  sins  he  bore. 

3  Sing  till  we  feel  our  hearts 
Ascending  with  our  tongues  ; 

Sing  till  the  love  of  sin  departs, 
And  grace  inspires  our  songs. 

4  Sing  on  your  heavenly  way, 
Ye  ransom'd  sinners,  sing ; 

Sing  on,  rejoicing  every  day, 
In  Christ  th'  eternal  king. 

5  Soon  shall  ye  hear  him  say, 

"  Ye  blessed  children,  come  ;" 

Soon  will  he  call  you  hence  away, 

And  take  his  wand'rers  home. 


84,         c.  M. 

The  infinity  of  Christ's  condescension.     Psa.  cxiii.  5,  6, 
Ephes.  iv.  10. 

SAVIOUR  of  men,  and  Lord  of  love, 
How  sweet  thy  gracious  name  ! 

With  joy  that  errand  we  review, 
On  which  thy  mercy  came. 

While  all  thine  own  angelic  bands 

Stood  waiting  on  the  wing, 
Charm'd  with  the  honour  to  obey 

Their  great,  eternal  King  5 

For  us — mean,  wretched,  sinful  men — = 

Thou  laid'st  that  glory  by ; 
First  in  our  mortal  flesh  to  serve. 

Then  in  that  flesh  to  die. 
7 


4  Bought  with  thy  service  and  thy  bloody 
We  doubly,  Lord,  are  thine ; 
To  thee  our  lives  v^^e  would  devote, 
To  thee  our  death  resign. 


85*       c.  M. 

The  rich  made  poor  for  our  sakes.     2  Cor.  viii.  9.     Matt, 
viii.  20. 

1  JESUS,  how  glorious  is  thy  grace  ! 
How  excellent  thy  name  ! 
Unclouded  heaven  's  in  thy  face, 
Thou  venerable  Lamb. 

3  Though  thou  wast  rich  in  righteousness, 
Divinely  pure  within ; 
Yet  didst  thou  feel  hell's  deep  distress, 
When  made  our  curse  and  sin. 

3  Though  thou  wast  infinitely  high 

And  rich,  yet  didst  thou  take 
The  deepest  shame  and  poverty, 
And  for  the  sinner's  sake  : 

4  That  through  thy  poverty  and  loss, 

We  might  be  rich  and  bless'd ; 
And,  by  the  labours  of  the  cross, 
Might  gain  eternal  rest. 

5  Our  dearest  Lord,  we  bless  thy  grace, 

Thy  wondrous  love  admire  ; 
To  see  the  beauties  of  thy  face, 
May  all  the  world  desire. 

G  Live,  Jesus,  live  for  evermore  ; 
Whilst  all  the  sons  of  God 
Thy  glorious  person  shall  adore, 
And  bless  thy  grace  and  blood. 


86.  L.  M. 

Jesus  weeps  for  man.     Luke  xi.  35.     Heb.  v 

1  SO  fair  a  face  bedew'd  with  tears  ! 
What  beauty  e'en  in  grief  appears  ! 
He  wept,  he  bled,  he  died  for  you ; 
What  more,  ye  saints,  could  Jesus  do. 

2  Enthron'd  above,  with  equal  glow 
His  warm  affections  downward  flow ; 
In  our  distress  he  bears  a  part, 
And  feels  a  sympathetic  smart. 

3  Still  his  compassions  are  the  same, 
He  knows  the  frailtj'-  of  our  frame  ; 
Our  heaviest  burdens  he  sustains, 
Shares  in  our  sorrows,  and  our  pains. 


87.       s.  M. 

Support  in  Death.     Psa.  xxiii. 

1  BEHOLD  the  gloomy  vale, 

Which  thou,  my  soul !  must  tread, 
Beset  with  terrors  fierce  and  pale, 
That  leads  thee  to  the  dead. 

2  Ye  pleasing  scenes,  adieu  ! 

Which  1  so  long  have  known : 
My  friends,  a  long  farewell  to  you  ! 
For  I  must  pass  alone. 

3  But  see  !  a  ray  of  light, 

With  splendor  all  divine, 
Breaks  through  these  dreary  realms  of  night, 
And  makes  their  horrors  shine. 

4  Where  death,  where  darkness  reigns, 

Jehovah  is  my  stay ; 
His  rod  my  trembling  feet  sustains. 
His  staff  defends  jny  way. 


5  Great  Shepherd  !  lead  me  on  ; 
My  soul  disdains  to  fear  ; 
Death's  gloomy  phantoms  all  are  flown 
Now  life's  great  Lord  is  near. 


88.  S.  M. 

Chriatthe  Tree  of  Life. 

1  BEHOLD  the  living  tree, 

Th'  inspired  prophet  saw  ; 
Whose  fruit  is  to  all  nations  free. 
Unguarded  by  the  law. 

2  No  flaming  swords  defend 

The  garden's  sacred  ground  ; 
No  dire  denunciations  rend 
The  ear,  with  piercing  sound. 

3  Come,  and  its  fruit  partake, 

Its  healing  leaves  apply  ; 
Its  virtues  will  re-animate 
And  raise  your  spirits  high. 

4  'Tis  for  the  nations'  use, 

To  heal  their  every  wound ; 
Its  colours,  and  its  balmy  juice, 
Make  health  and  life  abound. 

5  'Tis  Jesus  Christ  the  Lord, 

Prefigur'd  by  the  tree  ; 
The  gospel  is  the  healing  word, 
That  sets  the  sinners  free. 


89.  L.  31. 

Christ's  humiliation  and  exaltation.  Rev.  i.  18.  Philip,  ii.  9,10. 

1  WHAT  equal  honours  shall  we  bring 
To  thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  the  Lamb, 
When  all  the  notes,  that  angels  sing, 
Are  far  inferior  to  thy  name. 


2  Power  and  dominion  are  his  due, 
Who  stood  condemn'd  at  Pilate's  bar  j 
Wisdom  belongs  to  Jesus  too, 

Though  he  was  charg'd  with  madness  thei'e. 

3  All  riches  are  his  native  right, 
Yet  he  sustain'd  amazing  loss ; 
To  him  ascribe  eternal  might. 
Who  left  his  weakness  on  the  cross. 

4  Honour  immortal  must  be  paid. 
Instead  of  scandal  and  of  scorn  ; 
While  glories  shine  around  his  head, 
And  a  bright  crown  without  a  thorn. 

5  Blessings  for  ever  on  the  Lamb, 

Who  bare  the  curse  for  wretched  men ! 
Let  angels  sound  his  sacred  name, 
And  every  creature  say.  Amen. 


90.  L.  M. 

Christ's  Ascension.    Psa.  xxiv. 

1  LIFT  up  your  heads,  ye  gates,  and  wide 
Your  everlasting  doors  display  ; 
Ye  angel-guards,  like  flames  divide, 
And  give  the  King  of  Glory  way. 

"2  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory  ?— He, 
The  Lord  Omnipotent  to  save, 
Whose  own  right  arm  in  victory 

Led  captive  death,  and  spoiPd  the  grave, 

3  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  gates,  and  high 
Your  everlasting  portals  heave  ; 
Welcome  the  King  of  Glory  nigh  ; 

Him  let  the  heaven  of  heavens  receive. 

*  7 


4  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory  ? — Who  ? 

The  Lord  of  hosts  ; — behold  his  name ; 
The  kingdom,  power  and  honour  due, 
Yield  him,  ye  saints,  with  glad  acclaim. 


91.  C.  M. 

The  perfect  Law  of  Liberty. 

1  BEHOLD  that  wise,  that  perfect  law, 

Which  noblest  freedom  gives  : 
O  may  it  all  our  souls  refine. 
And  sanctify  our  lives. 

2  Not  with  a  transient  glance  survey'd, 

And  in  an  hour  forgot. 
But  deep  inscribed  on  every  heart, 
To  reign  o'er  every  thought. 

3  Great  Author  of  each  perfect  gift ! 

Thy  gracious  power  display. 
That  our  ungrateful,  wandering  hearts 
May  hearken  and  obey. 


92.  L.  M. 

Scripture  Teachingfs,  and  their  happy  Consequences. 

1  BRIGHT  source  of  intellectual  rays  ! 
Father  of  spirits  and  of  grace  ! 

O  dart,  with  energy  unknown, 
Celestial  beamings  from  thy  throne. 

2  Thy  sacred  book  we  would  survey, 
Enlighten'd  with  that  heavenly  day  ! 
And  seek  thine  influence  with  the  word, 
To  teach  our  souls  to  know  the  Lord. 

3  So  shall  our  children  learn  the  road. 
That  leads  them  to  their  father's  God  ; 
And  form'd  by  lessons  so  divine. 

Shall  infant  minds  with  knowledge  shine. 


4  So  shall  the  haughtiest  soul  submit, 
With  children  plac'd  at  Jesus'  feet ; 
The  noisy  swell  of  pride  shall  cease, 
And  thy  sweet  voice  be  heard  in  peace. 


93.         c.  M. 

Sabbath  Morning.     Psa.  cxxii. 

1  BEHOLD  the  rising  dawn  appear, 

Which  calls  our  willing  feet 
To  tread  thy  courts,  O  God,  and  here 
Our  solemn  praise  repeat. 

2  Fair  Zion's  gates  are  our  delight ; 

Within  her  walls  we  stand ; 
And  all  her  happy  sons  unite 
In  friendship's  sacred  band. 

3  We  love  the  place  where  Zion's  Lord 

Is  pleas'd  to  shew  his  face ; 

Here  he  proclaims  his  holy  word, 

And  here  accepts  our  praise. 

4  With  reverend  awe  and  godly  fear, 

We  bow  before  thy  throne  ; 
For  thou  the  fervent  prayer  wilt  hear 
Through  thy  beloved  Son. 

5  Peace  be  within  this  hallow'd  place 

And  joy  a  constant  guest  ; 
With  holy  gifts  and  heavenly  grace 
Be  her  attendants  bless'd. 

0  Our  soul  shall  pray  for  Zion  still, 
While  life  or  breath  remains, 
For  here  our  friends  and  brethren  dwell 
And  here  our  Saviour  reigns. 


94.         c.  M. 

Humiliation  and  death  of  Christ. 

1  BEHOLD  the  man  !— thus  Pilate  spake, 

Reluctant  to  comply ; 
But  all  in  vain, — the  clamorous  Jews 
Demand  that  Christ  shall  die. 

2  Come  then,  each  soul,  behold  the  man  ! 

The  silent  sufferer  see  ; 
The  prisoner  stands  at  Pilate's  bar 
To  set  the  nations  free. 

3  Behold  the  Saviour,  crown'd  with  thorns, 

While  cruel  men  deride  ; 
Behold  they  nail  him  to  the  tree, 
And  pierce  his  sacred  side. 

4  Amazing  love  !  he  bleeds,  he  dies, 

Our  sins  his  murderers  were  ! 
These  were  the  scourge,  the  thorns,  the  nails, 
And  these  the  pointed  spear. 

5  But  Jesus  died  that  we  might  live, 

Hence  pleasing  thoughts  arise  j 
He  rose  a  mansion  to  prepare, 
For  us  beyond  the  skies  ! 

6  And  when  we  join  th'  enraptur'd  throng, 

We  shall  his  beauties  trace ; 
And  sing  the  wonders  of  his  love^ 
The  riches  of  his  grace  ! 


95.       c.  M. 

The  Sufferings  of  Christ. 

BEHOLD  the  Saviour  of  mankind, 
NaiPd  to  the  shameful  cross  ; 

How  vast  the  love  that  him  inclin'd 
To  bleed  and  die  for  us  ! 


2  "Hark,  how  he  groans  !  while  nations  shake. 

And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend ; 
The  temple's  veil  in  sunder  breaks, 
And  solid  marbles  rend ! 

3  'Tis  done  !  the  precious  ransom's  paid, 

"  Receive  my  soul,"  he  cries  ! 
See  where  he  bows  his  sacred  head ! 
He  bows  his  head,  and  dies  ! 

4  But  soon  he'll  break  death's  heavy  chain, 

And  in  full  glory  shine  : 
O  Lamb  of  God  !  was  ever  pain, 
Was  ever  love  like  thine  ! 


96.  L.  M. 

Praise.     Exod.  xv.  1,  2.     1  Chron.  xxix.  11. 

1  WORTHY  is  Christ,  our  Paschal  Lamb, 
Who  bow'd  his  head,  and  bore  our  shame. 
On  God's  eternal  throne  to  reign : 

For  he  for  us — for  us,  was  slain. 

2  For  every  people,  land  and  tongue, 
He  calls  his  royal,  conquering  throng ; 
Let  all  thy  hosts,  thy  grace  confess. 
And  call  thee,  Lord,  our  .Righteousness. 

3  Let  every  spirit  now  with  thee. 
And  all  on  earth  and  all  on  sea. 
Thy  wisdom  bless,  and  fill  thy  throne 
With  worship  due  to  Thee  alone. 

4  Be  power  and  riches  ever  thine  ! 
And  strength  and  majesty  divine  ! 
By  every  creature  reign  ador'd, 
The  only,  everlasting  Lord. 


97.        c.  M. 

Christ  precious  in  Life  and  Death. 

1  BLESS'D  Jesus,  when  our  soaring  thoughts 

O'er  all  thy  graces  rove, 
.  How  are  our  souls  in  transport  lost, 
In  wonder,  joy,  and  love  ! 

2  Not  softest  strains  can  charm  our  earSj 

Like  thy  beloved  name ; 
Nor  aught  beneath  the  skies  inspire 
Our  hearts  with  equal  flame. 

3  Where'er  we  look,  our  wondering  eyes 

Unnumbered  blessings  see ; 
But  what  is  life  with  all  its  bliss. 
When  once  compar'd  with  thee. 

4  Hast  thou  a  rival  in  our  breast  ?     - 

Search,  Lord,  for  thou  canst  tell ; 
If  aught  c?n  raise  our  passions  thus, 
Or  please  oiu*  souls  so  well. 

5  No,  thou  art  precious  to  our  hearts^ 

Our  portion  and  our  joy ; 
For  ever  let  thy  boundless  grace 
Our  sweetest  thoughts  employ. 

6  When  nature  faints,  around  our  bed 

Let  thy  bright  glories  shine  ; 
And  death  shall  all  his  terrors  lose, 
In  raptures  so  divine. 


98.         s.  M. 

The  Resiirrection  of  Christ. 

1  CHRISTIANS  !  dismiss  your  fear, 
Let  hope  and  joy  succeed  ; 
The  welcome  news  with  gladness  hear ; 
The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  ! 


2  The  shades  of  death  withdrawn, 

His  eyes  their  beams  display : 
So  wakes  the  sun,  when  rosy  dawn, 
Unbars  the  gates  of  day. 

3  Angelic  hosts  above, 

The  rising  Victor  sing ; 
And  all  the  shining  seats  of  love, 
With  loud  hosannas  ring. 

4  Ye  pilgrims,  too,  below, 

Your  hearts  and  voices  raise  ; 
Let  every  breast  with  gladness  glow, 
And  every  mouth  be  praise. 

99,  L.  M. 

Acceptable  Worship. 

1  COME  !  pay  the  worship  God  requires, 
Inflam'd  with  pure  and  holy  fires ; 
When  love  celestial  warms  the  breast. 
Our  homage  and  our  vows  are  blest. 

2  When  piety,  and  truth  refin'd 
Possess  the  temple  of  the  mind, 
With  grateful  flames  the  altars  glow, 
And  God  will  visit  man  below. 


100.  p.  M.  7s. 

Praise.     Psa.  Ivii.  9,  10,  11  ;  Ixviii.  19,  20. 

1  GLORY  unto  Jesus  be. 
From  the  curse  he  set  us  free ; 
All  our  guilt  on  him  was  laid, 
He  the  ransom  fully  paid. 

2  All  his  glorious  work  is  done, 
God's  well  pleased  in  his  Son ; 

A  !i  u^  ''^^^'^  ^'^^  ^^^^  ^he  dead, 
And  he  reigns  his  church's  Head. 


His  redeem'd  his  praise  shout  forth, 
Ever  glorying  in  his  worth  ; 
Angels  sing  around  the  throne, 
"  Thou  art  worthy  !    Thou  alone  1" 

He  will  soon  return  again, 

And  his  saints  with  him  shall  reign ; 

In  this  hope  they  joyful  say, 

"  Come,  Lord  Jesus — come  away." 


101.  L.  M. 

Necessity  of  divine  teaching.    Luke  x.  22.  1  Pet.  iii.  4. 

1  OPPRESS'D  with  sin,  by  frailty  pain'd, 
My  spirit  bows  beneath  the  rod ; 

Nor  hopes  its  paradise  regained 

But  through  the  pard'ning  grace  of  God. 

But  ah  !  my  heart,  rebellious  still, 

E'en  while  it  owns  its  God  is  just, 

Finds  pride  resist  that  holy  will 

In  which  alone  it  ought  to  trust. 

2  Faith  prays,  "  Thy  wdll,  not  mine  be  done  ;" 
But  when  the  hour  of  trial's  near. 

With  patience  still  the  race  to  run, 
How  feeble  does  that  faith  appear. 
Dear  Saviour !  why  so  hard  to  me 
To  keep  the  path  which  Thou  hast  trod  1 
Oh  !  teach  my  heart  to  learn  of  Thee 
"  The  way"  that  leads  the  soul  to  God. 

3  Give  me,  blest  Lamb  !  thy  spirit  mild, 
That  "  ornament"  of  highest  price  ; 
Form  thou  my  mind  to  be  thy  child, 
Then  shall  I  share  thy  paradise. 
Then,  may  I  hope,  my  soul  shall  shine 
Adorn'd  with  honour's  brightest  gem  ; 
And  beam  around  the  rays  divine 
That  marked  the  babe  of  Bethlehem. 


102.  L.  M. 

The  Death  of  the  Lord  of  Glory.   John  xii.  32.  Acts  xili.  27,23. 
Rom.  viii.  34. 

1  STRETCH'D  on  the  cross,  the  Saviour  dies  ! 
Hark  !  his  expiring  groans  arise  ! 

See,  from  his  hands,  his  feet,  his  side, 
Runs  down  the  sacred  crimson  tide ! 

2  But  life  attends  the  deathful  sound, 
And  flows  from  every  bleeding  w^ound ; 
The  vital  stream,  how  free  it  flow^s. 
To  cleanse  and  save  his  rebel  foes ! 

3  And  didst  thou  bleed — for  sinners  bleed, 
And  could  the  sun  behold  the  deed  ? 
No,  he  withdrew  his  sick'ning  ray, 
And  darkness  veiPd  the  mourning  day. 

4  Can  I  survey  this  scene  of  woe, 
Where  mingling  grief  and  wonder  flow  ; 
And  yet  my  heart  unmov'd  remain, 
Insensible  to  love  or  pain  ? 

5  Come,  dearest  Lord,  thy  power  impart, 
To  warm  this  cold,  this  stupid  heart ; 
Till  all  its  powers  and  passions  move. 
In  melting  grief  and  ardent  love* 


103.       c.  M. 

Intreating  the  Presence  of  Christ  in  his  Churches. 

1   COME,  thou  desire  of  all  thy  saints, 
Our  humble  strains  attend. 
While  with  our  praises  and  complaints, 
Low  at  thy  feet  w^e  bend. 


When  we  thy  wondrous  glories  hear, 

And  all  thy  sufferings  trace, 
What  sweetly  awful  scenes  appear ! 

What  rich,  unbounded  grace  ! 

How  should  our  songs,  like  those  above, 

With  warm  devotion  rise  ; 
How  should  our  souls,  on  wings  of  love, 

Mount  upward  to  the  skies. 

But  ah  !  the  song,  how  cold  it  flows  ! 

How  languid  our  desire  ! 
How  faint  the  sacred  passion  glows, 

Till  thou  the  heart  inspire. 

Come,  Lord,  thy  love  alone  can  raise 

In  us  the  heavenly  flame ; 
Then  shall  our  lips  resound  thy  praise, 

Our  hearts  adore  thy  name. 

Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  glory  shine, 

And  fill  thy  dwellings  here  ; 
Till  life,  and  love,  and  joy  divine, 

A  heaven  on  earth  appear. 


104.  L.  M. 

The  Son  of  man  lifted  up.    Luke  xxiii.  33,  34.  John  xi.  50,  52. 
Rom.  viii.  32. 

1  HE  dies  !  the  Friend  of  sinners  dies  ! 
Lo,  Salem's  daughters  weep  around ! 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies  ! 

A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground ! 

2  Come,  saints,  and  drop  a  tear  or  two. 
For  him  who  groanxl  beneath  your  load ! 
He  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  you ! 

A  thousand  drops  of  richest  blood  I 


3  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree  ; 
The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men  ! 
But,  lo  !   what  sudden  joys  we  see  ! 
Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again ! 

4.  The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb  ! 
The  tomb  in  vain  forbids  his  rise  ! 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home, 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies ! 

5  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell 
How  high  our  great  Deliverer  reigns  I 
Sing  how  he  spoil'd  the  hosts  of  hell, 
And  led  the  monster,  Death,  in  chains  ; 

6  Say,  "  Live  for  ever,  wondrous  King !" 
Born  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save ; 

Then  ask  the  monster—"  Where's  thy  sting  ? 
And  Where's  thy  victory,  boasting  grave  ?" 


105. 


C.  M. 


The  Crucifixion  of  Christ.     Ephes.  ii.  13^16  ;  v.  2  25—27. 

1  YONDER— amazing  sight !   I  see 

Th'  incarnate  Son  of  God 
Expiring  on  the  accursed  tree, 
And  shedding  precious  blood. 

2  Behold,  a  purple  torrent  run 

Down  from  his  hands  and  head  ! 
The  crimson  tide  puts  out  the  sun ; 
His  groans  awake  the  dead. 

3  The  trembling  earth,  the  darken'd  sky, 

Proclaim  the  truth  aloud  ; 
And  with  the  amaz'd  centurion  cry, 
"  This  is  the  Son  of  God." 


So  great,  so  vast  a  sacrifice 

May  well  my  hope  revive  : 
If  God's  own  Son  thus  bleeds  and  dies, 

The  sinner  sure  may  live. 

O,  that  these  cords  of  love  divine 
Might  draw  me,  Lord,  to  thee  ! 

Thou  hast  my  heart,  it  shall  be  thine — 
Thine  it  shall  ever  be  ! 


106.  H.  M. 

The  Lord  is  risen  indeed.     Matt.  xii.  40  ;  xxYiii.  5,  6,  7. 

1  YES !  the  Redeemer  rose  ; 

The  Saviour  left  the  dead  ; 
And  o'er  our  hellish  foes 

High  rais'd  his  conquering  head  : 
In  wild  dismay   The  guards  around 
Fall  to  the  ground,  And  sink  away. 

2  Lo  !  the  angelic  bands 

In  full  assembly  meet, 
To  wait  his  high  commands. 
And  worship  at  his  feet: 
Joyful  they  come.   And  wing  their  way 
From  realms  of  day   To  Jesus'  tomb. 

3  Then  back  to  heaven  they  ^ij^ 

The  joyful  news  to  bear  : 
Hark  !  as  they  soar  on  high. 

What  music  fills  the  air  ! 
Their  anthems  say,   ''  Jesus  who  bled 
Hath  left  the  dead  ;   He  rose  to-day." 

4  Ye  mortals,  catch  the  sound, 

Redeem'd  by  him  from  hell ; 
And  send  the  echo  round 


The  globe  on  which  you  dwell : 
Transported  cry,  "  Jesus  who  bled 
Hath  left  the  dead   No  more  to  die/' 

5  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord, 

Who  sav'd  us  with  thy  blood  ; 
Wide  be  thy  name  ador'd, 
Thou  rising,  reigning  God  ! 
With  thee  we  rise,  With  thee  we  reign, 
And  empires  gain   Beyond  the  skies. 


107.       c.  M. 

God  is  Love. 

1  COME,  ye  that  know  and  fear  the  Lord, 

And  raise  your  thoughts  above  ; 
Let  every  heart  and  voice  accord, 
To  sing  that  "  God  is  love." 

2  This  precious  truth  his  word  declares. 

And  all  his  mercies  prove, 
Jesus,  the  gift  of  gifts,  appears 
To  show  that  "  God  is  love." 

3  Behold  his  patience  bearing  long 

With  those  who  from  him  rove  ; 
Till  mighty  grace  their  hearts  subdue, 
To  teach  them  "  God  is  love." 

4  The  work  begins,  is  carried  on 

By  power  from  heaven  above  ; 

And  every  moment  when  begun 

Declares  that  "  God  is  love." 

5  O  may  we  all,  while  here  below. 

This  blessing  well  improve. 
Till  nobler  praise  in  brighter  worlds. 
Proclaim  that  "  God  is  love." 
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108.  L.  M. 

"  Blessed  are  they  that  mourn." 

DEEM  not  that  they  are  bless'd  alone, 
Whose  days  a  peaceful  tenor  keep  ; 
The  God,  who  loves  our  race,  has  shown 
A  blessing  for  the  eyes  that  weep. 

The  light  of  smiles  shall  fill  again 
The  lids  that  overflow  with  tears  ; 
And  weary  hours  of  woe  and  pain 
Are  earnests  of  serener  years. 

O  there  are  days  of  sunny  rest 
For  every  dark  and  troubled  night ! 
Grief  may  abide,  an  evening  guest, 
But  joy  shall  come  with  early  light. 

And  thou,  who  o'er  thy  friend's  low  bier, 
Sheddest  the  bitter  drops  like  rain, 
Hope  that  a  brighter,  happier  sphere, 
Will  give  him  to  thy  arms  again. 

Nor  let  the  good  man's  trust  depiart, 
Though  life  its  common  gifts  deny ; 
Though  with  a  pierc'd  and  broken  heart, 
And  spurn'd  of  men,  he  goes  to  die. 

For  God  hath  mark'd  each  anguish'd  day, 
And  numberd  every  secret  tear  ; 
And  heaven's  long  age  of  bliss  shall  pay 
For  all  his  children  suffer  here. 


109.         c.  M. 

Christ  is  risen  and  dieth  no  more.     Mark  x.  31  ;  xvi.  6,  7. 
Luke  xxiv.  34. 

THE  Sun  of  Righteousness  appears, 

To  set  in  blood  no  more  : 
Adore  the  scatterer  of  your  fears, 

Your  rising  God  adore. 


2  The  saints,  when  he  resigned  his  breath, 

Unclos'd  their  sleeping  eyes  ; 
He  breaks  again  the  bands  of  death, 
Again  the  dead  arise. 

3  Alone  the  dreadful  race  he  ran, 

Alone  the  wine-press  trod  : 
He  died  and  suffer'd  as  a  man, 
He  rises  as  a  God. 

4  In  vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, 

Forbid  an  early  rise 
To  Him,  who  breaks  the  gates  of  hell, 
And  opens  paradise. 


110.  L.  M. 

Desire  for  God's  Presence.     Psa.  Ixiii. 

1  O  GOD,  Thou  art  my  God  alone  ; 

Early  to  Thee  my  soul  shall  cry ; 
A  pilgrim  in  a  land  unknown, 

A  thirsty  land,  whose  springs  are  dry. 

2  O  that  it  w^ere  as  it  hath  been. 

When,  praying  in  the  holy  place. 
Thy  power  and  glory  I  have  seen, 

And  marked  the  footsteps  of  thy  grace. 

3  Yet,  through  this  rough  and  thorny  maze, 

I  follow  hard  on  Thee,  my  God  ; 
Thine  hand  unseen  upholds  my  ways, 
I  safely  tread  where  Thou  hast  trod. 

4  Thee,  in  the  watches  of  the  night. 

When  I  remember  on  my  bed, 
Thy  presence  makes  the  darkness  light. 
Thy  guardian  wings  are  round  my  head. 


5  Better  than  life  itself  thy  love, 

Dearer  than  all  beside  to  me  ; 
For  whom  have  I  in  heaven  above, 

Or  what  on  earth,  compared  with  Thee  ! 

6  Praise  with  my  heart,  my  mind,  my  voice, 

For  all  thy  mercy  I  will  give ; 
My  soul  shall  still  in  God  rejoice. 

My  tongue  shalt  bless  Thee  while  I  live. 


111.  P.  M.  7s. 

The  Resurrection  of  the  Lord.      John  xi.  25,  26.      1  Cor.  xv. 
55,  56,  57. 

1  CHRIST,  the  Lord,  is  ris'n  to  day. 
Sons  of  men  and  angels  say; 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high, 
Sing,  ye  Heavens,  and  earth  reply. 

2  Love's  redeeming  vrork  is  done, 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle's  w^on  : 
Lo  !  the  sun's  eclipse  is  o'er, 

Lo  !  he  sets  in  blood  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, 
Christ  hath  burst  the  gates  of  hell ; 
Death  in  vain  forbids  his  rise, 
Christ  hath  open'd  paradise. 

4  Lives  again  our  glorious  King  ; 

"  Where,  O  death,  is  now  thy  sting  ?" 

Once  he  dy'd  our  souls  to  save  ; 

"  Where's  thy  victory,  boasting  grave 

5  What  though  once  we  perish'd  all, 
Partners  of  our  parents'  fall  ; 
Second  life  we  now  receive, 
In  our  heavenly  Adam  live. 


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6  Hail,  the  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven ! 
Praise  to  thee  by  both  be  given  ! 
Thee  we  greet  triumphant  now, 
Hail !  the  Resurrection — Thou. 


112.  C.  M. 

The  Lord's  Day  Morning'. 

1  AGAIN  the  Lord  of  life  and  light 

Awakes  the  kindling  raj, 
Unseals  the  eyelids  of  the  morn, 
And  pours  increasing  day. 

2  O  what  a  night  was  that  which  wrapp'd 

The  heathen  world  in  gloom  ! 
O  what  a  sun,  which  broke,  this  day, 
Triumphant  from  the  tomb  ! 

3  This  day  be  grateful  homage  paid, 

And  loud  hosannas  sung  ; 
Let  gladness  dwell  in  every  heart, 
And  praise  on  every  tongue. 

4  Ten  thousand  differing  hps  shall  join 

To  hail  this  welcome  morn, 
Which  scatters  blessings  from  its  wingg 
To  nations  yet  unborn. 

5  Jesus,  the  friend  of  human  kind, 

Was  crucified  and  slain  ! 
Behold,  the  tomb  its  prey  restores ! 
Behold,  he  lives  again ! 

6  And  w^hile  his  conquering  chariot  wheels 

Ascend  the  lofty  skies, 
Broken  beneath  his  powerful  cross, 
DeRth's  iron  sceotre  lies. 


113.  L.  M. 

Raised  again  for  our  justification.  Rom.  iv.  25  ;  v.  10  ;  vi.  23. 

1   IN  Jesus,  who  was  crucified, 
Alone  we  glory  and  confide  ; 
Let  every  tongue  with  joy  confess, 
The  Lord,  our  strength  and  righteousness. 

2  For  us,  redemption  to  obtain, 

The  spotless  Lamb  of  God  was  slain  ; 
Saints,  triuniph  in  his  glorious  name. 
Who  by  his  death  our  foes  o'ercame. 

3  To  banish  all  our  griefs  and  fears, 
For  us  the  great  High  Priest  appears  ; 
Jesus,  that  suffer'd  in  our  stead. 

For  ever  lives  our  cause  to  plead. 

4  Behold,  enthron'd  at  God's  right  hand. 
Our  powerful  Intercessor  stand  ! 

The  Father's  reconciling  face 

Our  joyful  souls  with  rapture  trace. 

114.  C.  M. 

Praise.     Psa.  xxx.  4,  5  ;     xlviii.  1  ;     Ixvi.  8,  9. 

1  HOSANNA  !  to  the  Prince  of  light, 

That  cloth'd  himself  in  clay  ; 
Enter'd  the  iron  gates  of  death, 
And  tore  the  bars  away. 

2  Death  is  no  more  the  king  of  dread, 

Since  our  Immanuel  rose  ; 
He  took  the  tyrant's  sting  away, 
And  spoil'd  our  hellish  foes. 

3  Raise  your  devotion,  mortal  tongues, 

To  reach  his  bless'd  abode  ; 
Sweet  be  the  accents  of  your  songs 
To  our  incarnate  God. 


4  Bright  angels,  strike  your  loudest  strings, 
Your  sweetest  voices  raise ; 
Let  heaven,  and  all  created  things, 
Sound  our  Immanuel's  praise. 

115.  L.  M. 

Christian  Privileges. 

1  DOST  thou  thy  children's  name  record 
Free  of  thy  holj^  city,  Lord  ? 

And  are  we  sinners,  call'd  to  share 
The  precious  privileges  there  ? 

2  Shall  we  receive  this  grace'  in  vain  ? 
Shall  we  our  great  vocation  stain  ? 
Away,  ye  works  in  darkness  wrought ; 
Away,  each  sensual,  sinful  thought! 

3  Our  souls,  we  charge  them  to  excel, 
In  thinking  right  and  doing  well : 
Deep  let  our  searching  powers  engage, 
Unbias'd,  in  the  sacred  page. 

4  Heighten  the  force  of  good  desire, 
To  deeds  of  shining  worth  aspire ; 
More  firm  in  fortitude,  despise 
The  world's  seducing  vanities. 

5  Strong  and  more  strong  our  passions  rule^ 
Advancing  still  in  virtue's  school; 
Contending  still  with  noble  strife, 

To  imitate  our  Saviour's  life. 


116.  L.   M. 

The  one  Livings  and  True  God. 

1   ETERNAL  God !  Almighty  Cause 
Of  earth,  and  seos,  and  worlds  unknown  ! 
All  things  are  subject  to  thy  laws ; 
All  things  depend  on  Thee  alone. 


Thy  glorious  being  singly  stands, 
Of  all  within  itself  possess'd  ; 
By  none  controlPd  in  thy  commands, 
And  in  thyself  supremely  bless'd. 

Worship  to  thee  alone  belongs, 
Worship  to  thee  alone  we  give  ; 
Thine  be  our  hearts,  and  thine  our  songs. 
And  to  thy  glory  may  we  live. 

Spread  thy  great  name  through  every  land, 
In  every  heart  erect  thy  throne ; 
Subdue  the  world  to  thy  command, 
And  as  Thou  art,  reign  God  alone. 


117.  L.  M. 

The  Ascension  of  Christ  unto  Glory.     Psa.  xlviii.  1,  5 
Ixviii.  18. 

1  CHRIST  is  gone  up,  our  Lord  and  King, 
With  shouts  of  joy  and  trumpets'  sound ! 
To  Him  repeated  praises  sing. 

And  let  the  cheerful  song  go  round. 

2  Your  utmost  skill  in  praise  be  shown 
For  Him  who  all  the  world  commands ; 
Who  sits  upon  his  righteous  throne. 
And  spreads  his  love  to  distant  lands ! 

3  Ascending  high,  in  triumph,  thou 
Hast  gifts  received  for  sinful  men. 
And  captive  led  captivity, 

That  God  may  dwell  on  earth  again. 

4  Even  rebels  shall  partake  thy  grace, 
And  humble  proselytes  repair 

To  worship  at  thy  dwelling-place, 
And  all  the  world  pay  homage  there. 


5  For  benefits,  each  day  bestow'd, 
Be  daily  his  great  name  a-dored  ; 
Who  is  our  Saviour  and  our  God, 
Of  life  and  death  the  sovereign  Lord. 


118.        L.  P.   M. 

Lifp,  Death  and  Resurrection. 

1  ETERNAL  God,  how  frail  is  man  t 
Few  are  the  hours,  and  short  the  span, 

Between  the  cradle  and  the  grave : 
Who  can  prolong  his  vital  breath  ? 
Who  from  the  bold  demands  of  death 

Hath  skill  to  fly  or  power  to  save  ? 

2  But  let  no  murmuring  heart  complain, 
That,  therefore,  man  is  made  in  vain, 

Nor  the  Creator's  grace  distrust ; 
For  though  his  servants,  day  by  day, 
Go  to  their  graves,  and  turn  to  clay, 

A  bright  reward  awaits  the  just. 

3  Jesus  hath  made  thy  purpose  known, 
A  n€w  and  better  life  hath  shown. 

And  we  the  glorious  tidings  hear ; 
For  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
That  we  can  read  his  holy  word, 

And  find  a  resurrection  there. 


119.  L.  M. 

Ascension  of  Christ.     Acts  i.  9  ;  iii.  21.    1  Pet,  iil.  22.. 

1  OUR  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead. 
Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high  ; 
The  heavenly  hosts  in  anthems  loud 
Welcome  the  King  of  glory  nigh. 
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2  There  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay ; 

"  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates ! 
Ye  everlasting  doors  give  way !" 

3  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 
And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene  ; 
He  claims  those  mansions  as  his  right ; 
Receive  the  King  of  glory  in  ! 

4  "  Who  is  the  King  of  glory,  who  ?" 
The  Lord  that  all  his  foes  overcame, 
The  world,  sin,  death,  and  hell  o'erthrew. 
And  Jesus  is  the  conqueror's  name. 

5  Lo  !  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay, 

"  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates  ! 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way  !" 

6  '-'  Who  is  this  King  of  glory,  who  ?" 
The  Lord  of  boundless  power  possessed ; 
The  King  of  saints  and  angels  too, 
God  over  all.  for  ever  bless'd. 


120.  p.  M.  7s. 

God  is  gone  up  with  a  shout.     Mark  xvi.  19.     Luke  xxiv.  51. 

1  CLAP  your  hands,  ye  people  all. 
Praise  the  God  on  whom  ye  call ; 
Lift  your  voice  and  shout  his  praise, 
Triumph  in  his  sovereign  grace. 

2  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high. 
Takes  his  seat  above  the  sky; 
Shout  the  angel  choirs  aloud. 
Echoing  to  the  trump  of  God  ! 


3  Sons  of  men,  the  triumph  join. 
Praise  him  with  the  hosts  divine ; 
Emulate  the  heavenly  powers, 
Their  victorious  Lord  is  ours ! 

4  Shout  the  God  enthroned  above ! 
Trumpet  forth  his  conquering  love  ; 
Praises  to  our  Jesus  sing. 
Praises  to  our  glorious  King. 

5  Power  is  all  to  Jesus  given. 

Power  o'er  hell,  and  earth,  and  heaven 
•Jesus,  power  to  us  impart, 
Then  we'll  praise  with  all  our  heart. 


121.  L.M. 

The  year  crowned  with  goodness. 

1  ETERNAL  Source  of  every  joy! 
Well  may  thy  praise  our  lips  employ, 
While  in  thy  temple  we  appear. 

Whose  goodness  crowns  the  circling  year.  > 

2  Wide  as  the  wheels  of  nature  roll. 

Thy  hand  supports  and  guides  the  whole : 
By  thee  the  sun  is  taught  to  rise. 
And  darkness,  when  to  veil  the  skies. 

3  The  flowery  spring  at  thy  command, 
Embalms  the  air,  and  paints  the  land ;    * 
The  summer  suns  with  vigour  shine, 

To  raise  the  corn  and  cheer  the  vine, 

4  Thy  hand  in  autumn  richly  pours. 
Through  all  our  coasts,  redundant  stores ; 
And  winters,  soften'd  by  thy  care, 

No  more  a  face  of  horror  wear. 


5  Seasons  and  months,  and  weeks  and  days, 
Demand  successive  songs  of  praise ; 

Still  be  the  cheerful  homage  paid, 
With  morning  light  and  evening  shade, 

6  O  may  our  more  harmonious  tongues, 
Hereafter  join  in  nobler  songs ; 
And  in  those  brighter  courts  adore, 
Where  days  and  years  revolve  no  more. 

122.  p.  M.         7s. 

Jesus  Glorified.     Acts  i.  10,  11.     Heb.  i.  5. 

1  HAIL  the  day  that  sees  him  rise, 
Ravish'd  from  our  wishful  eyes  ! 
Christ,  a  while  to  mortals  given, 
Reascends  his  native  heaven  ; 
There  the  glorious  triumph  waits, 
Lift  your  heads,  eternal  gates  ! 
Wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene, 
Take  the  King  of  glory  in  ! 

2  Him,  though  highest  heaven  receives^ 
Still  he  loves  the  earth  he  leaves ; 
Though  returning  to  his  throne, 

Still  he  calls  mankind  his  own : 
Still  for  us  he  intercedes. 
Prevalent  his  death  he  pleads ; 
Next  himself  prepares  our  place, 
Harbinger  of  human  race. 

3  Master,  (may  we  ever  say) 
Taken  from  our  head  to  day, 
See  thy  faithful  servants,  see, 
Ever  gazing  up  to  thee  ! 

Grant,  though  parted  from  our  sight, 
High  above  yon  azure  height. 
Grant  our  hearts  may  thither  rise, 
FolPwing  thee  beyond  the  skies. 


Ever  upward  let  us  move, 
Wafted  on  the  wings  of  love  ; 
Looking  when  our  Lord  shall  come, 
Longing,  gasping  after  home  ; 
There  we  shall  with  thee  remain, 
Happy  in  thine  endless  reign  ; 
There  thy  face  unclouded  see, 
Find  our  heaven  of  heaven  in  thee. 


123.  p.  M.         7s. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  everlasting  doors.     Psa.  xxiv.  7—10. 

1  ANGELS,  roll  the  rock  away, 
Death,  yield  up  thy  mighty  prey ; 
See  !  he  rises  frem  the  tomb. 

Glowing  with  immortal  bloom.     Hallelujah. 

2  'Tis  the  Saviour !  angels,  raise 
Fame's  eternal  trump  of  praise ; 
Let  the  earth's  remotest  bound 

Hear  the  joy-inspiring  sound.     Hallelujah. 

3  Now,  ye  saints,  lift  up  your  eyes ; 
Now  to  glory  see  him  rise, 

In  long  triumph  up  the  sky, 

Up  to  waiting  worlds  on  high.     Hallelujah. 

4  Heaven  displays  her  portals  wide  ; 
Glorious  Jesus,  through  them  ride ; 
King  of  glory,  mount  thy  throne. 

Thy  great  Father's  and  thine  own.     Hallelujah. 

5  Praise  him  all  ye  heavenly  choirs ; 
Praise,  and  sweep  your  golden  lyres  ; 
Shout,  O  earth,  in  rapturous  song ! 
Let  the  strains  be  sweet  and  strong.     Hallelujah. 


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6  Every  note  with  wonder  swell, 
And  the  Saviour's  trinmph  tell : 
Where,  O  death,  is  now  thy  sting  ? 
Where  thy  terrors,  vanquish'd  King  ?  Hallelujah. 


124.       c.  M. 

Praise.  Psa.  Ixviii.  32  ;  Ixxiv.  12 ;  Ixxvi.  4. 

1  O  FOR  a  shout  of  sacred  joy 

To  God  the  Sovereign  King ! 
Let  every  land  their  tongues  employ, 
And  hymns  of  triumph  sing. 

2  Jesus,  our  God,  ascends  on  high, 

His  heavenly  guards  around 

Attend  him  rising  through  the  sky, 

With  trumpets'  joyful  sound. 

3  While  angels  shout  and  praise  their  King, 

Let  mortals  learn  their  strains  r 
Let  all  the  earth  his  honours  sing ; 
O'er  all  the  earth  he  reigns. 

4  Rehearse  his  praise  with  awe  profound  ; 

Let  knowledge  lead  the  song ; 
Nor  mock  him  with  a  solemn  sound 
Upon  a  thoughtless  tongue. 

5  In  Israel  stood  his  ancient  throne, 

He  lov'd  that  chosen  race  ; 
But  now  he  calls  the  world  his  own. 
And  heathens  taste  his  grace. 

6  The  Gentile  nations  are  the  Lord's, 

There  Abrah'm's  God  is  known, 
While  powers  and  princes,  shields  and  swords, 
^         Submit  before  his  throne. 


125.  L.  M. 

The  Exaltation  of  Christ.  Isa-  lii.  13.  Psa.  xviii.  44.  Heb.  ii.  7, 

1  NOW  let  US  raise  our  cheerful  strains, 
And  join  the  blissful  choir  above  ! 
There  our  exalted  Saviour  reigns. 

And  there  they  sing  his  wondVous  love. 

2  While  seraphs  tune  the  immortal  song, 
.0  may  we  feel  the  sacred  flame  ; 

And  every  heart  and  every  tongue 
Adore  the  Saviour's  glorious  name. 

3  Jesus,  who  once  upon  the  tree 
In  agonizing  pains  expir'd ; 

Who  died  for  rebels — yes,  'tis  he ! 

How  bright  !  how  lovely  !  how  admir'd  ! 

4  Jesus,  who  died  that  we  might  live, 
Died  in  the  wretched  traitor's  place  ; — 
O  what  returns  can  mortals  give. 

For  such  immeasurable  grace ! 

5  Were  universal  nature  ours, 

And  art  with  all  her  boasted  store; 
Nature  and  art  with  all  their  powers. 
Would  still  confess  the  offerer  poor. 

6  Yet  though  for  bounty  so  divine, 
We  ne'er  can  equal  honours  raise, 
Jesus,  may  all  our  hearts  be  thine. 
And  all  our  tongues  proclaim  thy  praise. 

126.  L.  M. 

Jesus  exalted  as  a  Prince  and  a  Saviour.    Acts  V.  31. 
Isa.  Ixxxix.  27.    Heb.  ii.  8. 

1  EXALTED  Prince  of  life,  we  own 
The  royal  honours  of  thy  throne  : 
'Tis  fix'd  by  God's  almighty  hand, 
And  seraphs  bow  at  thy  command. 


6  Every  note  with  wonder  swell, 
And  the  Saviour's  trinmph  tell : 
Where,  O  death,  is  now  thy  sting  ? 
Where  thy  terrors,  vanquish'd  King  ?  Hallelujah. 


124.       c.  M. 

Praise.  Psa.  Ixviii.  32  ;  Ixxiv.  12 ;  Ixxvi.  4. 

1  O  FOR  a  shout  of  sacred  joy 

To  God  the  Sovereign  King ! 
Let  every  land  their  tongues  employ, 
And  hymns  of  triumph  sing. 

2  Jesus,  our  God,  ascends  on  high, 

His  heavenly  guards  around 

Attend  him  rising  through  the  sky, 

With  trumpets'  joyful  sound. 

3  While  angels  shout  and  praise  their  King, 

Let  mortals  learn  their  strains  : 
Let  all  the  earth  his  honours  sing ; 
O'er  all  the  earth  he  reigns. 

4  Rehearse  his  praise  with  awe  profound  ; 

Let  knowledge  lead  the  song ; 
Nor  mock  him  with  a  solemn  sound 
Upon  a  thoughtless  tongue. 

5  In  Israel  stood  his  ancient  throne, 

He  lov'd  that  chosen  race  ; 
But  now  he  calls  the  world  his  own, 
And  heathens  taste  his  grace. 

6  The  Gentile  nations  are  the  Lord's, 

There  Abrah'm's  God  is  known. 
While  powers  and  princes,  shields  and  swordi5. 
Submit  before  his  throne. 


125.  L.  M. 

The  Exaltation  of  Christ.  Isa*  lii.  13.  Psa.  xviii.  44.  Heb,  ii. 

1  NOW  let  US  raise  our  cheerful  strains, 
And  join  the  blissful  choir  above  ! 
There  our  exalted  Saviour  reigns, 

And  there  they  sing  his  wond'rous  love. 

2  While  seraphs  tune  the  immortal  song, 
O  may  we  feel  the  sacred  flame  ; 
And  every  heart  and  every  tongue 
Adore  the  Saviour's  glorious  name. 

3  Jesus,  who  once  upon  the  tree 
In  agonizing  pains  expir'd ; 

Who  died  for  rebels — yes,  'tis  he ! 

How  bright  !  how  lovely  !  how  admir'd ! 

4  Jesus,  who  died  that  we  might  live, 
Died  in  the  wretched  traitor's  place  ; — 
O  what  returns  can  mortals  give. 

For  such  immeasurable  grace ! 

5  Were  universal  nature  ours, 

And  art  with  all  her  boasted  store; 
Nature  and  art  with  all  their  powers, 
Would  still  confess  the  offerer  poor. 

6  Yet  though  for  bounty  so  divine, 
We  ne'er  can  equal  honours  raise, 
Jesus,  may  all  our  hearts  be  thine, 
And  all  our  tongues  proclaim  thy  praise. 

126.  L.  M. 

Jesus  exalted  as  a  Prince  and  a  Saviour.    Acta  v.  31. 
Isa.  Ixxxix.  27.    Heb.  ii.  8. 

1  EXALTED  Prince  of  life,  we  own 
The  royal  honours  of  thy  throne  : 
'Tis  fix'd  by  God's  almighty  hand, 
And  seraphs  bow  at  thy  command. 


2  Exalted  Saviour,  we  confess 

The  sovereign  triumphs  of  thy  grace  ; 
Where  beams  of  gentle  radiance  shine, 
And  temper  majesty  divine. 

3  Wide  thy  resistless  sceptre  sway, 
Till  all  thine  enemies  obey : 

Wide  may  thy  cross  its  virtue  prove, 
And  conquer  millions  by  its  love. 

4  Mighty  to  vanquish,  and  forgive ! 
Thine  Israel  shall  repent  and  live  ; 
And  loud  proclaim  thy  healing  breath, 
Which  works  their  life  who  wrought  thy  death. 


127.  L.   M. 

Preserving;  Goodness. 

1  ETERNAL  God,  we  bless  thy  name, 
The  same  thy  power,  thy  grace  the  same 
The  tokens  of  thy  friendly  care, 

Open  and  close  and  crown  the  year. 

2  Supported  by  thy  guardian  hand, 
Amidst  ten  thousand  deaths  we  stand ; 
And  see,  Avhen  we  survey  thy  ways, 
Ten  thousand  monuments  of  praise. 

3  Thus  far  thy  arm  hath  led  us  on, 
Thus  far  we  make  thy  mercy  known  ; 
And  whilst  we  tread  this  desart  land, 
New  mercies  shall  new  songs  demand. 

4  Our  grateful  voice,  on  Jordan's  shore, 
Shall  raise  one  sacred  pillar  more ; 
Then  bear,  in  thy  bright  courts  above, 
Inscriptions  of  immortal  love. 


128.  L.  M. 

The  Triumphs  of  the  Exalted.     Psa.  ex.  1— -4. 

1  THUS  the  eternal  Father  spake 

To  Christ  the  Son ;  "  Ascend  and  sit 
At  my  right  hand,  till  I  shall  make 
Thy  foes  submissive  at  thy  feet. 

2  From  Zion  shall  thy  word  proceed  ; 
Thy  word,  the  sceptre  in  thy  hand, 
Shall  make  the  hearts  of  rebels  bleed, 
And  bow  their  wills  to  thy  command. 

3  That  day  shall  show  thy  power  is  great, 
When  saints  shall  flock  with  wilHng  minds, 
And  sinners  crowd  thy  temple  gate, 
Where  holiness  in  beauty  shines." 

4  O  blessed  power !   O  glorious  da}'' ! 
What  a  large  victory  shall  ensue ! 
And  converts,  who  thy  grace  obey, 
P^xceed  the  drops  of  morning  dew. 


129.       c.  M. 

The  condescension  of  God. 

1  ETERNAL  Power,  almighty  God, 

Who  can  approach  thy  throne  ? 
Accessless  light  is  thine  abode, 
To  angel-eyes  unknown. 

2  Before  the  radiance  of  thine  eye 

The  heavens  no  longer  shine, 
And  all  the  glories  of  the  sky 
Are  but  the  shade  of  thine. 

3  Great  God,  and  wilt  thou  condescend 

To  cast  a  look  below. 
To  this  vile  world  thy  notice  bend, 
These  seats  of  sin  and  woe  ? 


4  But  oh  !  to  shew  thy  smiling  face, 

To  bring  thy  glories  near — 

Amazing  and  transporting  grace, 

To  dwell  with  mortals  here ! 

5  How  strange  !  how  awful,  is  thy  love ! 

With  trembling  we  adore  : 
Not  all  th'  exalted  minds  above, 
Its  wonders  can  explore. 

6  While  golden  harps  and  angel  tongues 

Resound  immortal  lays. 
Great  God,  permit  our  humble  songs 
To  rise  and  mean  thy  praise. 


130.      c.  M. 

Praise.     1  Chron.  xvi.  31.     Neh.  ix.  5,  6. 

1  NOT  unto  us,  but  Thee  alone, 

Blcss'd  Lamb,  be  glory  given ! 
Here  shall  thy  praises  be  begun, 
And  carried  on  in  heaven. 

2  The  host  of  spirits  now  with  thee 

Eternal  anthems  sing ; 
To  imitate  them  here,  lo  !  we 
Our  liallelujahs  bring. 

3  Had  we  our  tongues  like  them  inspir'd. 

Like  theirs  our  songs  should  rise  ; 
Like  them  we  never  should  be  tir'd, 
But  love  the  sacrifice. 

4  Till  we  tJie  veil  of  flesh  lay  down, 

Accept  our  weaker  lays  ; 
And,  when  we  reach  thy  Father's  throne, 
We'll  give  thee  nobler  praise. 


131.  C.  M. 

Jesus  crowned  Lord  of  all.     Isa.  xi.  10.     Heb.  ii.  14.     Rom. 
xi.  25,  26. 

1  ALL  hail,  the  power  of  Jesus'  name  ! 

Let  angels  prostrate  fall : 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 

A  remnant  weak  and  small ; 
Hail  him,  .who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Ye  Gentile  sinners,  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall ; 
Go — spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

4  Babes,  men,  and  sires,  who  know  his  love  ; 

Who  feel  your  sin  and  thrall. 
Now  joy  with  all  hosts  above, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

5  Let  every  kindred,  ev'ry  tribe, 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  him  all  majesty  ascribe. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

6  O,  that  with  yonder  sacred  throng. 

We  at  his  feet  may  fall ! 
We'll  join  the  everlasting  song. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 


132.  L.  M. 

Christ  ever  liveth  to  make  Intercession.  Heb.vii.25.  Rom.viii.27. 

1   HE  lives,  the  great  Redeemer  lives, 
(What  joy  the  blest  assurance  gives  I) 
And  now  before  his  Father  God, 
Pleads  the  full  merit  of  his  blood. 


2  Repeated  crimes  awake  our  fears, 

And  justice,  arm'd  with  frowns,  appears  -, 
But  in  the  Saviour's  lovely  face 
Sweet  mercy  smiles,  and  all  is  peace. 

3  Here  then,  ye  black  despairing  thoughts. 
Above  our  fears,  above  our  faults, 

His  powerful  intercessions  rise, 
And  guilt  recedes,  and  terror  dies. 

4  In  every  dark  distressful  hour. 
When  sin  and  satan  join  their  power; 
Let  this  dear  hope  repel  the  dart. 
That  Jesus  bears  us  on  his  heart. 

5  Great  Advocate,  Almighty  Friend — 
On  him  our  humble  hopes  depend  : 
Our  cause  can  never,  never  fail. 
For  Jesus  pleads  and  must  prevail. 

133.       p.   M.        lOs&lls. 

Praise.     2  Sam.  xxi.  47.     1  Chron.  xvi.  34. 
1 
OUR  shepherd  alone  the  Lord,  let  us  bless  ; 

Who  sits  on  the  throne,  the  Prince  of  our  peace, 
Who  evermore  saves  us  by  shedding  his  blood ; 
All  hail,  holy  Jesus,  our  Lord  and  our  God ! 
2 
We  daily  will  sing  thy  merits  and  praise. 

Thou  merciful  spring  of  pity  and  grace  : 
Thy  kindness  for  ever  to  men  we  will  tell. 

And  say  our  dear  Saviour  redeems  us  from  hell. 
3 
Preserve  us  in  love  while  here  we  abide. 
Nor  ever  remove,  nor  cover,  nor  hide 
Thy  glorious  salvation,  till  joyful  we  see 
The  beautiful  vision  completed  in  Thee  1 


134.       c.  M. 

The  times  of  refresbia§;.  Isa.  xxv.  6.  Exod.  xxxi.  17.  Isa.  xi.  9. 

1  ON  Zion,  his  most  holy  mount, 

God  will  a  feast  prepare ; 
And  Israel's  sons,  and  Gentile  lands, 
Shall  in  the  banquet  share. 

2  Marrow  and  fatness  are  the  food 

His  bounteous  hand  bestows  : 
Wine  on  the  lees,  and  well  refin'dj 
In  rich  abundance  flows. 

3  See,  to  the  vilest  of  the  vile 

A  free  acceptance  given  ! 
See  rebels,  by  adopting  grace, 
Sit  with  the  heirs  of  heaven. 

4  The  pain'd,  the  sick,  the  dying,  now 

To  ease  and  health  restor'd, 
With  eager  appetites  partake 
The  plenties  of  the  board. 

5  But  O,  what  draughts  of  bliss  unknown, 

What  dainties  shall  be  given. 
When,  with  the  myriads  round  the  throng, 
We  join  the  feast  of  heaven  ! 

6  There  joys  immeasurably  high 

Shall  overflow  the  soul. 
And  springs  of  life,  that  never  dry, 
In  countless  channels  roll. 


135.  L.  M, 

The  great  Jubilee.  Numb.  x.  10.  Isa.  xxvii.  13.  1  Cor.  xv.  23, 
1  LOUD  let  the  tuneful  trumpet  sound, 
And  spread  the  joyful  tidings  round  : 
Let  every  soul  with  transport  hear, 
And  hail  the  Lord's  accepted  year. 


2  Ye  debtors,  whom  he  gives  to  know, 
That  you  ten  thousand  talents  owe, 
When  humbled  at  his  feet  you  fall, 
Your  gracious  God  forgives  them  all. 

3  Slaves,  that  have  borne  the  heavy  chain 
Of  sin  and  hell's  tj^rannic  reign. 

To  liberty  assert  your  claim, 

And  urge  the  great  Redeemer's  name. 

4  The  rich  inheritance  of  heaven, 
Your  joy,  your  boast,  is  freely  given ; 
Fair  Salem  your  arrival  waits. 

With  golden  streets  and  pearly  gates. 

5  Her  blest  inhabitants  no  more 
Bondage  and  poverty  deplore; 

No  debt,  but  love  immensely  great, 
The  joy  still  rises  with  the  debt. 

6  O  happy  souls,  that  know  the  sound ! 
Celestial  light  their  steps  surround. 
And  shew  the  jubilee  begun. 

Which  through  eternal  years  shall  run. 


136.  L.  M. 

Ordination  of  a  Minister.    Psa.  Ixxii. 

1  FATHER  of  mercies  !  in  thy  house, 
We  pay  our  homage  and  our  vows ; 
While  with  a  grateful  heart  we  share 
These  pledges  of  our  Saviour's  care. 

2  The  Saviour,  when  to  heaven  he  rose^ 
In  splendid  triumph  o'er  his  foes, 
Scatter'd  his  gifts  on  men  below. 

And  wide  his  royal  bounties  flow. 


3  Hence  sprang  th'  apostle's  honour'd  name, 
Sacred  beyond  heroic  fame  ; 

Hence  dictates  the  prophetic  sage, 
And  hence  the  evangelic  page. 

4  In  lower  forms,  to  bless  our  eyes, 
Pastors  from  hence,  and  teachers,  rise ; 
Who,  though  with  feebler  rays  they  shine, 
Still  mark  a  long  extended  line. 

5  So  shall  the  bright  succession  run. 
Through  all  the  courses  of  the  sun  ; 
Whilst  unborn  churches,  by  their  care, 
Shall  rise  and  flourish  large  and  fair. 

6  Jesus,  our  Lord,  their  hearts  shall  know, 
The  spring  whence  all  these  blessings  flow  5 
Pastors  and  people  shout  his  praise. 
Through  the  long  round  of  endless  days. 


137.      P.M.      lis. 

God  glorified  for  his  power  and  groodness.    Psa.  xxix, 
1 

GIVE  glory  to  God  in  the  highest ;  give  praise, 

Ye  noble,  ye  mighty,  with  joyful  accord  ; 
All-wise  are  his  counsels,  all-perfect  his  waj^s  ; 

In  the  beauty  of  holiness  worship  the  Lord. 
2 
The  voice  of  the  Lord  on  the  ocean  is  known, 

The  God  of  eternity  thundereth  abroad  ; 
The  voice  of  the  Lord,  from  the  depth  of  his  throne, 

Is  terror  and  power  ; — all  nature  is  awed. 
3 
At  the  voice  of  the  Lord  the  cedars  are  bow'd, 

And  towers  from  their  base  into  ruin  are  hurl'd ; 
The  voice  of  the  Lord,from  the  dark  bosom'd  cloud, 

Dissevers  the  lightning  in  flames  o'er  the  world. 


4 
The  voice  of  the  Lord  through  the  calm  of  the  wood, 

Awakens  its  echoes,  strikes  light  through  its  caves, 
The  Lord  sitteth  King  on  the  turbulent  flood ; 

The  winds  are  his  servants,  his  servants  the  waves. 
5 
The  Lord  is  the  strength  of  his  people ;  the  Lord 

Gives  health  to  his  people,  and  peace  evermore ; 
Then  throng  to  his  temple,  his  glory  record. 

But,  O !  when  He  speaketh,  in  silence  adore. 


138.  L.  M. 

Blessed  in  Him  tvilh  all  spiritual  blessings.     Eph.  i.  3.     Psa. 
Ixxii.  17. 

1  WHAT  blessings  in  the  Lamb  abound  t 
To  all  who  know  the  joyful  sound ; 
Thy  countenance,  O  Lord,  shall  shine 
On  them  with  brightness  all  divine. 

2  The  grievances  which  them  oppress'd, 
In  Jesus  now  they  see  redress'd  ; 
This  mercy  we  thy  children  prove, 
And  bless  thy  grace,  thou  God  of  love. 

3  Infinite  Wisdom  !  all  our  days 
Will  we  admire  thy  pleasant  ways  ; 
Thy  paths  are  peace,  we'll  run  and  bless 
The  Lord  our  life  and  righteousness. 


139.  L.  M. 

God's  Omniscience  and  Omnipresence. 

1  FATHER  of  all !  omniscient  Mind  ! 
Thy  wisdom  who  can  comprehend  ? 
Its  highest  point  what  eye  can  find, 
Or  to  its  lowest  depths  descend  ? 


2  What  cavern  deep,  what  hill  sublime. 
Beyond  thy  reach,  shall  I  pursue  ? 
What  dark  recess,  what  distant  clime. 
Shall  hide  me  from  thy  boundless  view  ? 

3  If  up  to  heaven's  ethereal  height, 
Thy  prospect  to  elude,  I  rise  ; 

In  splendor  there,  supremely  bright, 
Thy  presence  shall  my  sight  surprise. 

4  Thee,  mighty  God!  my  wondering  soul, — 
Thee,  all  her  conscious  powers  adore ; 
Whose  being  circumscribes  the  whole, 
Whose  eyes  the  universe  explore. 

5  Thine  essence  fills  this  breathing  frame, 
It  glows  in  every  vital  part ; 

Lights  up  our  souls  with  livelier  flame, 
And  feeds  with  life  each  beating  heart. 

6  To  Thee,  from  whom  our  being  came, 
Whose  smile  is  all  the  heaven  we  know, 
Inspired  with  this  exalted  theme. 

To  Thee  our  grateful  strains  shall  flow. 

140.  L.  M. 

Public  Worship.     Psa.  Ixv. 

1  FDR  thee,  O  God,  our  constant  praise 

In  Zion  waits,  thy  chosen  seat ; 
Our  promis'd  altars  there  we'll  raise, 
And  all  our  zealous  vows  complete. 

2  O  thou,  who  to  our  humble  prayer 

Didst  always  bend  thy  list'ning  ear, 
To  thee  shall  all  mankind  repair. 
And  at  thy  gracious  throne  appear. 
*10 


3  Our  sins,  though  numberless,  in  vain 

To  stop  thy  flowing  mercy  try ; 
For  thou  wih  purge  the  guilty  stain, 
And  wash  away  the  crimson  dye. 

4  Blest  is  the  man,  who  near  thee  placed, 

Within  thy  sacred  dweUing  lives ; 
Whilst  we  at  humble  distance  taste 
The  vast  delight  thy  worship  gives. 

141.  P.M.         8s.  7s. 

Surrounding  the  Mercy  Seat. 

1  FAR  from  mortal  cares  retreating^ 

Sordid  hopes  and  fond  desires, 
Here,  our  willing  footsteps  meeting, 

Every  heart  to  heaven  aspires. 
From  the  fount  of  glory  beaming, 

Light  celestial  cheers  our  eyes ; 
Mercy  from  above,  proclaiming 

Peace  and  pardon  from  the  skies. 

2  Who  may  share  this  great  salvation  ? 

Every  pure  and  humble  mind ; 
Every  kindred,  tongue  and  nation, 

From  the  dross  of  guilt  refined  : 
Blessings  all  around  bestowing, 

God  withholds  his  care  from  none ; 
Grace  and  mercy  ever  flowing 

From  the  fountain  of  his  throne. 

3  Every  stain  of  guilt  abhorring, 

Firm  and  bold  in  virtue's  cause  j 
Still  thy  providence  adoring, 

Faithful  subjects  to  thy  laws. 
Lord  !  with  favour  still  attend  us, 

Bless  us  with  thy  wond'rous  love ; 
Thou  our  sun  and  shield,  defend  us  ; 

All  our  hope  is  from  above. 


142.       c.  M. 

Door.     John  x.  7,  9,  16. 

J  AWAKE,  our  souls,  and  bless  his  name, 
Whose  mercies  never  fail  ; 
Who  opens  wide  a  door  of  hope 
In  Achor's  gloomy  vale. 

2  Behold  the  portal  wide  displayed, 

The  building  strong  and  fair  ; 
Within  are  pastures  fresh  and  green, 
And  living  streams  are  there. 

3  Enter,  my  soul,  with  cheerful  haste, 

For  Jesus  is  the  door  : 
Nor  fear  the  serpent's  wily  arts, 
Nor  fear  the  lion's  roar. 

4  O,  may  thy  grace  the  nations  lead, 

And  Jews  and  Gentiles  come, 
All  travelling  through  one  beauteous  gate 
To  one  eternal  home  ! 


143.       s.  M. 

Heaven. 

1  FAR  from  these  scenes  of  night 

Unbounded  glories  rise, 
And  realms  of  infinite  delight. 
Unknown  to  mortal  eyes. 

2  There  sickness  never  comes^ 

There  grief  no  more  complains  ; 
Health  triumphs  in  immortal  bloom, 
And  purest  pleasure  reigns. 

3  No  strife,  nor  envy  there 

The  sons  of  peace  molest ; 
But  harmony,  and  love  sincere, 
Fill  every  happy  breast. 


4  No  cloud  those  regions  know, 

For  ever  bright  and  fair  ; 
For  sin,  the  source  of  mortal  woe, 
Can  never  enter  there. 

5  There  night  is  never  known, 

Nor  sun's  faint  sickly  raj  ; 
But  glory  from  th'  eternal  throne 
Spreads  everlasting  day. 

6  O  may  this  prospect  fire 

Our  hearts  with  ardent  love ! 
And  lively  faith  and  strong  desire 
Bear  every  thought  above. 


144.       c.  M. 

Forgiver  of  Sin.     Mai.  ix.  2.     Coloss.  i.  14.     Psa.  ciii.  3. 

1  WHAT  saving  power,  what  grace  divine. 

To  Jesus  doth  belong  ; 
Jesus,  the  most  delightful  theme 
Of  each  believer's  song. 

2  'Tis  the  divine  prerogative 

Of  him  whom  we  adore, 
Pardon  and  endless  life  to  give, 
To  souls  condemn'd  before. 

3  His  miracles  his  power  proclaim. 

His  grace,  in  them  express'd, 
Invites  the  weak  and  helpless  soul 
Beneath  his  care  to  rest. 

4  "  Be  of  good  cheer,"  the  Saviour  cries, 

"  Behold  thy  sins  forgiven ;" 
And  straight  the  pardon  ratifies, 
And  seals  our  peace  with  heaven. 


5  Sinners  with  pleasing  wonder  hear 
Salvation's  joyful  sound ! 
While  hope  and  love  their  breasts  inspire^ 
His  praises  they  resound. 


145.       c.  M. 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

1  FATHER  in  heaven  !  thy  sacred  name 

In  hallowed  strains  be  sung ; 
Thy  kingdom  spread  o'er  all  the  earth ; 
Thy  praise  fill  every  tongue. 

2  By  happy  spirits  round  thy  throne, 

As  thy  commands  are  done, 
So  be  thy  perfect  will  obey'd 
By  all  beneath  the  sun. 

3  Our  numerous  wants  are  known  to  th^e. 

Who  canst  alone  supply  ; 
O  grant  each  day,  our  daily  bread, 
Nor  other  good  deny ! 

4  Forgive  our  sins,  as  we  forgive 

The  wrongs  that  others  do  ; 
Nor  let  temptations  press  around, 
Lest  we  those  sins  renew. 

5  Thou  art  our  safety  and  defence, 

When  dangers  threat'ning  stand  ; 
O  turn  aside  impending  ills. 
With  thy  almighty  hand ! 

6  Thy  sceptre  all  creation  sways  ; 

Thy  power  knows  no  control ; 
Thy  matchless  glory  shall  endure. 
While  endless  ages  roll. 


146.  L.  M. 

The  bounties  of  Providence  acknowledged.    Matt.  iv.  45. 

1  FATHER  of  light!  we  sing  thy  name, 
Who  kindlest  up  the  lamp  of  daj^ ; 
Wide  as  he  spreads  his  golden  name, 
His  beams  thy  power  and  love  display. 

2  Fountain  of  good  !  from  thee  proceeds, 
In  copious  drops,  the  genial  rain, 

Which  o'er  the  hills,  and  through  the  meads, 
Revives  the  grass,  and  swells  the  grain. 

3  Through  the  wide  world  thy  bounties  spread  ; 
Yet  thousands  of  our  guilty  race, 

Though  by  thy  daily  bounty  fed. 
Neglect  thy  law,  reject  thy  grace. 

4  Not  so  may  our  forgetful  hearts 
O'erlook  the  tokens  of  thy  care ; 
But  what  thy  liberal  hand  imparts. 
Still  own  in  praise,  still  ask  in  prayer. 

5  So  shall  our  suns  more  grateful  shine, 
And  showers  in  richer  drops  shall  fall, 
When  all  our  hearts  and  lives  are  thine. 
And  thou,  O  God !  enjoy'd  by  all. 

147.  p.   M.  7s.  6s. 

Blessing-  of  Christ's  Kingdom.     Psa.  Ixxii. 

1  HAIL  to  the  Lord's  anointed  ! 

Great  David's  greater  Son ; 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed. 

His  reign  on  earth  begun  ! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free ; 


To  take  away  transgression, 
And  rule  in  equity. 

2  He  comes,  with  succour  speedy, 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong ; 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong ; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
Whose  souls,  condemn'd  and  dying. 

Were  precious  in  his  sight, 

3  He  shall  come  down,  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth. 
And  love,  joy,  hope,  like  flowers, 

Spring  in  his  path  to  birth. 
Before  Him  on  the  mountains, 

Shall  Peace  the  herald  go  ; 
And  righteousness  in  fountains 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

4  For  Him  shall  prayer  unceasing, 

And  daily  vows  ascend  ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end  : 
The  mountain  dews  shall  nourish 

A  seed  in  weakness  sown, 
Whose  fruit  shall  spread  and  flourish, 

And  shake  like  Lebanon. 

5  O'er  every  foe  victorious, 

He  on  his  throne  shall  rest, 
From  age  to  age  more  glorious, 

All-blessing  and  all-blest : 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove ; 
His  name  shall  stand  for  ever^ 

That  name  to  us  is — Love. 


148.       c.  M. 

The  Power  of  Faith. 

1  FAITH  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss, 

And  saves  us  from  its  snares ; 
Its  aid  in  every  duty  brings, 
And  softens  all  our  cares. 

2  It  quells  the  raging  flames  of  sin, 

And  lights  the  sacred  fire 
Of  love  to  God  and  heavenly  things, 
And  feeds  the  pure  desire. 

3  The  wounded  conscience  knows  its  power, 

The  healing  balm  to  give  ; 
That  balm  the  saddest  heart  can  cheer, 
And  make  the  dying  live. 

4  Wide  it  unveils  celestial  worlds, 

Where  deathless  pleasures  reign 
And  bids  us  seek  our  portion  there, 
Nor  bids  us  seek  in  vain. 

5  It  shows  the  precious  promise  seal'd 

With  the  Redeemer's  blood  ; 
And  helps  our  feeble  hope  to  rest 
Upon  a  faithful  God. 

6  On  that  bright  prospect  may  we  rest, 

Till  this  frail  body  dies ; 
And  then  on  love's  triumphant  wings. 
To  endless  glory  rise. 


149.       c.  M. 

Trust  in  God  through  all  the  changes  in  life. 

FATHER  divine!  before  thy  view, 
All  worlds,  all  creatures  lie  ; 

No  distance  can  elude  thy  search^ 
No  action  'scape  thine  eye. 


•3  From  Thee  our  vital  breath  ive  drew; 
Our  childhood  was  thy  care ; 
And  vigorous  youth  and  feeble  age, 
Thy  kind  protection  share. 

3  Whate'er  we  do,  where'er  we  turn, 

Thy  ceaseless  bounty  flows  ; 
Oppress'd  with  woe,  when  nature  faints, 
Thine  arm  is  our  repose. 

4  To  Thee  we  look,  thou  Power  supreme  ; 

O,  still  our  wants  supply  ! 
Safe  in  thy  presence  may  we  live. 
And  in  thy  favour  die. 


150.  L.  M. 

Glory  and  grace  in  Iinmanuel.    1  Cor.  i.  31.  £  Cor.  x.  1?. 
Isa.  xh^  25. 

1  N©W  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song ! 
Awake,  my  soul !  awake,  my  tongue! 
Hosanna  to  th'  eternal  Name, 

And  all  his  boundless  love  proclaim : 

2  See  where  it  shines  in  Jesus'*  face, 
The  brightest  image  of  his  grace  : 
God,  in  the  person  of  his  Son, 

Has  all  his  mightiest  works  outdone. 

3  The  spacious  earth,  and  spreading  flood, 
Proclaim  the  wise,  the  powerful  God, 
And  thy  rich  glories  from  afar 
Sparkle  in  every  rolling  star : 

4  But  in  his  looks  a  glory  stands, 
The  noblest  labour  of  thine  hands  t 
The  pleasing  lustre  of  his  eyes 
Outshines  the  wonders  of  the  skies. 

1 1 


5  Grace  !  'tis  a  sweet,  a  charming  theme ; 
My  thoughts  rejoice  at  Jesus'  name  I 
Ye  angels,  dwell  upon  the  sound  ; 

Ye  heavens,  reflect  it  to  the  ground  ! 

6  Oh,  may  I  live  to  reach  the  place 
Where  he  unveils  his  lovely  face ; 
Where  aU  his  beauties  you  behold. 
And  sing  his  name  to  harps  of  gold ! 


151.  L.   M. 

Acceptance  with  God. 

1  FROM  north  to  south,  from  east  to  west, 
Advance  the  myriads  of  the  bless'd  ; 
From  every  clime  of  earth  they  come, 
And  find  in  heaven  a  common  home. 

2  In  one  immortal  throng  we  view 
Pagan  and  Christian,  Greek  and  Jew ; 
But  all  their  doubts  and  darkness  o'er, 
One  only  God  they  now  adore. 

3  Howe'cr  divided  here  below, 

One  bliss,  one  spirit,  now  they  know ; 
Though  some  ne'er  heard  of  Jesus'  name, 
Yet  grace  admits  their  humble  claim. 


152.  H.  M. 

Divine  Power  and  Gcace.     Ps.  cxxxvi* 
i   GIVE  thanks  to  God  most  high, 
The  universal  Lord, 
The  sovereign  King  of  kings, 
And  be  his  grace  ador'd. 
His  power  and  grace  are  still  the  same  ; 
And  let  his  name  have  endless  praise. 


2  His  wisdom  fram'd  the  sun, 

To  crown  the  day  with  light ; 
The  moon  and  twinkling  stars, 

To  cheer  the  darksome  night. 
Earth's  utmost  ends  his  power  obey  ; 
His  glorious  sway  the  sky  transcends. 

3  He  doth  the  wants  supply 

Of  every  thing  which  lives, 
He  hears  affliction's  cry. 

And  pities  and  forgives. 
His  mercies  sure,  just  themes  of  praise, 
To  endless  days  unchang'd  endure. 

4  He  sent  his  only  Son, 

To  save  us  from  our  woe, 
From  error,  sin,  and  death, 

And  every  hurtful  foe. 
While  earth  and  sky  declare  his  praise, 
His  saints  shall  raise  his  honours  high. 

5  Give  thanks  aloud  to  God, 

To  God,  the  heavenly  King, 
And  let  the  spacious  earth 

His  works  and  glories  sing. 
His  power  and  grace  are  still  the  same  ; 
And  let  his  name  have  endless  praise. 


153.  L.  p.  M. 

God  the  unfailing:  source  of  good. 

1  GIVE  to  the  Lord,  in  cheerful  songs, 
The  praise  that  to  his  name  belongs, 

Whose  goodness  still  unceasing  flows; 
Repeat  His  name  with  grateful  mind,  • 
Who,  ever  good  and  ever  kind, 

Nor  change  nor  variation  knows. 


3  Sovereign  alone  of  earth  and  sky ! 
On  Thee,  for  every  hour's  supply, 

Thy  various  creatures  all  depend ; 
Man,  whom  thy  light  has  given  to  know 
The  source  whence  all  his  blessings  flow, 
Views  in  his  God  his  kindest  friend ! 

3  Yet  still  our  notes  we'll  higher  raise. 
To  celebrate  in  ardent  praise 

Eternal  life  through  Jesus  given  ; 
Thy  gracious  messenger  he  came, 
'Tor  ever  blessed  be  thy  name !) 
And  pointed  out  the  way  to  heaven. 


154.  L.  M. 

Image  of  the  Invisible.     Heb.  i,  3* 

1   NOW,  in  the  face  of  Jesus,  we 
God's  brightest  form  of  glory  see  ; 
Beaming  with  mild  and  heavenly  rays^ 
He  ail  his  Father's  grace  displays. 

'^  Blest  image  of  th'  eternal  God, 
Here  his  rich  glories  shine  abroad ; 
With  a  resplendent  lustre  shine 
His  power,  his  truth,  and  love  divine. 

3  Of  all  creation  the  first  born ; 

Of  all  that  heaven's  bright  courts  adorn. 
He  as  a  Prince  and  Sovereign  reigns  ; 
Almighty  power  his  throne  sustains. 

i  See  Jesus,  our  exalted  Head, 
By  whom  the  heavens  and  earth  were  made  j 
Subjected  to  his  high  command, 
Thrones,  kingdoms  and  dominions  stand. 


b  It  pleasM  th'  eternal  Fulness  well, 
In  Christ  the  Lord  alone  to  dwell ; 
From  this  rich  Fountain  freely  flows 
Complete  relief  for  all  our  woes. 


155.       CM. 

King«dom  of  Christ.    Rom.  xi.  15.  Psa.  Ixxxix.  29.  Zech.  ix.  10. 

1  LO !  what  a  glorious  sight  appears 

To  our  believing  eyes  ! 
The  earth  and  seas  are  pass'd  away, 
And  the  old  rolling  skies. 

2  From  the  third  heaven,  where  God  resides, 

ine  JNew  Jerusalem  comes  down, 
Adorn'd  with  shining  grace. 

3  Attending  angels  shout  for  joy, 

And  the  bright  armies  sing, 
"  Mortals,  behold  the  sacred  seat 
Of  your  descending  King. 

4  The  God  of  glory  down  to  men 

Removes  his  blest  abode  ; 
Men,  the  dear  objects  of  his  grace, 
And  he,  the  loving  God. 

5  His  own  soft  hand  shall  wipe  the  tears 

From  every  weeping  eye, 
And  pains,  and  groans,  and  griefs,  and  fears, 
And  death  itself  shall  die." 

6  How  long,  dear  Saviour,  O  how  long ! 

J)hall  this  bright  hour  delay  f 
Fly  swifter  round,  ye  wheels  of  time, 
And  bring  the  welcome  day. 


156.  H.  M. 

Kingdem  of  Christ  over  all.     Mat.  iv.  16.    Rev.  xix.  6.     Psa. 
Ixxii.  8.  Phil.  iv.  4. 

1  REJOICE,  the  Lord  is  King ! 

Your  God  and  King  adore  ; 
Mortals,  give  thanks  and  sing, 

And  triumph  evermore  : 
Lift  up  the  heart,  Kft  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

2  Rejoice,  the  Saviour  reigns. 

The  God  of  truth  and  love  ; 
When  he  had  purg'd  our  stains, 

He  took  his  seat  above  : 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice^ 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

3  His  kingdom  cannot  fail, 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  heaven ! 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell 

Are  to  our  Jesus  given  : 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice;; 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

4  He  all  his  foes  shall  quell, 

Shall  all  our  sins  destroy ; 
And  every  bosom  swell 
With  pure  seraphic  joy : 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

3  Rejoice  in  glorious  hope, 

Jesus,  the  judge,  shall  come, 
And  take  his  servants  up 

To  their  eternal  home : 
We  soon  shall  hear  th'  archangel's  voice, 
The  trump  of  God  shall  sound,  rejoice ! 


157.  L.  M. 

Lamb  of  God  bearing  away  sin.     John  i.  36.     Rev.  V.  I2i 

1  BEHOLD  the  sin-atoning  Lamb 

With  wonder,  gratitude  and  love ! 

To  take  away  our  guilt  and  shame, 

See  him  descending  from  above. 

2  Our  sins  and  griefs  on  him  were  laid  3 

He  meekly  bore  the  mighty  load ; 
Our  ransom  price  he  fully  paid 

In  groans  and  tears,  and  sweat  and  blood. 

3  To  save  a  guilty  world  he  dies ; 

Sinners,  behold  the  bleeding  Lamb ! 
To  Him  lift  up  your  longing  eyes, 
And  hope  for  mercy  in  his  name. 

4  Pardon  and  peace  through  Him  abound ^^ 

He  can  the  richest  blessings  give.j 
Salvation  in  his  name  is  found. 
He  bids  the  dying  sinner  live. 

5  Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  look  to  thee ; 

Where  else  can  helpless  sinners  go-? 
Thy  boundless  love  shall  set  me  free 
From  all  my  sin,  and  guilt,  and  woe. 


158.  P.  M.         8s.  7s.  4s. 

Christ's  finished  work. 

1  HARK  !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 
Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary  ! 
See  !  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder, 

Shakes  the  earth,  and  veils  the  sky ! 
It  is  finish'd  !   Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry. 


2  It  is  finished  !  O  what  pleasure 

Do  those  charming  words  afford  ; 
Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure, 
Flow  to  us  from  Christ  the  Lord. 
It  is  finished !  Saints  the  dying  words  record. 

3  Finish'd,  all  the  types  and  shadows 

01  the  prophesying  law ; 
Fimsh'd,  all  that  God  had  promised, 
Death  and  hell  no  more  shall  awe. 
It  is  finish'd  !  Saints,  from  hence  your  comfort  draw# 

4  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs ! 

Join  to  sing  the  glorious  theme ; 
All  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven, 
Join  to  praise  Immanuel's  name  ! 
Hallelujah  !     Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb  J 


159.  L.  M. 

Lamb  slain  before  the  foundation  of  the  world.     Rev.  v.  6 
1  Pet.  i.  20. 

1  HOW  shall  our  feeble  lips  proclaim 

The  honours  of  the  Saviour's  name  ! 
Or  how  the  gratitude  declare, 

Our  hearts  inflamed  to  Jesus  bear  ? 

2  To  manifest  his  wond'rous  love, 

Behold  he  leaves  the  worlds  above  ! 
From  climes  of  bliss  beyond  the  sky, 
Swift  he  descends,  to  bleed  and  die. 

3  Lo,  he  again  from  death  revives  ! 

Jesus,  the  great  Redeemer,  lives ; 
High  seated  on  his  Father's  throne, 
He  sheds  his  choicest  blessings  down. 


160.        c.  M. 

God  the  Creator  and  Preserver. 

^  GREAT  first  of  beings !    mighty  Lord ! 
We  praise  thy  glorious  name  ; 
Produc'd  by  thy  creating  word, 
Arose  this  mighty  frame. 

2  Thy  voice  sent  forth  the  high  command ; 

'Twas  instantly  obey'd  ; 
And  through  thy  goodness  all  things  stand^. 
Which  by  thy  skill  were  made. 

3  By  Thee,  through  fields  of  azure,  roll 

Unnumberd  worlds  above ; 
Thy  mighty  hand  sustains  the  whole; 
Each  creature  shares  thy  love. 

4  By  Thee,  the  sun  dispenses  heat. 

And  beams  of  cheering  day  ; 
By  Thee,  the  stars,  in  order  set, 
At  night  thy  power  display. 

5  By  Thee,  the  earth  its  product  yields^ 

And  countless  myriads  live ; 
And  trees  and  plants  adorn  the  fields. 
And  their  rich  treasures  give. 

6  To  Thee,  all-gracious  Power !  we  bow, 

And  would  ourselves  resign  ; 
Accept  the  praise,  accept  the  vow, 
And  make  us  wholly  thine. 

161.  L.  M. 

For  the  Lord's  Day  Morning. 

1  GREAT  God  !  this  sacred  day  of  thine, 
Demands  our  soul's  collected  powers ; 
May  we  employ  m  work  divine, 
These  solemn,  these  devoted  hours ! 


2  Hence,  ye  vain  cares  and  trifles,  fly ; 

Where  God  resides,  appear  no  more 
Omniscient  God  !  thy  piercing  eye 
Can  every  secret  thought  explore. 

3  Thy  word  of  life  dispensed  to-day, 

Invites  us  to  a  heavenly  feast ; 
May  every  ear  the  call  obey, 
Be  every  heart  an  humble  guest ! 

4  Thy  gracious  aid,  O  God  !  impart ; 

O  may  thy  word  with  life  divine, 
Engage  the  ear  and  warm  the  heart ! 
Then  shall  the  day  indeed  be  thine. 


162.  L.  M. 

Delight  in  Public  worship. 

1  FAR  from  our  thoughts,  vain  world,  begone. 
Let  our  religious  hours  alone  ; 

Fain  would  our  eyes  the  Saviour  see, 
And  wait  a  visit,  Lord,  from  thee. 

2  Our  hearts  grow  warm  with  holy  fire, 
And  kindle  with  a  pure  desire  ; 
Come,  dear  Redeemer,  from  above. 
And  feed  our  souls  with  heavenly  love. 

3  Bless'd  Saviour  !  what  delicious  fare  ! 
How  sweet  thy  entertainments  are  ! 
Never  did  angels  taste  above 
Redeeming  grace,  in  Jesus'  love. 

4  Hail,  great  Immanuel,  all  divine ! 
In  thee  thy  Father's  glories  shine  ; 
Thou  brightest,  sweetest,  fairest  One, 
That  eyes  have  seen,  or  angels  known. 


163.  L.  p.  M". 

Offices  of  Christ.     Matt.  xi.  5.     Mark  vi.  56.     Jokn  xxi.  2o 

1   SAGES  of  ancient  letter'd  times, 
In  every  age  and  different  climes, 

For  wisdom  famed  among  mankind, 
Withdraw  your  thinly  scatter'd  rays 
Before  the  broad  overpowering  blaze 

Of  the  supreme,  eternal  Mind. 

3  Mercy's  great  year  in  heaven  enrolPd, 
By  seers  succeeding  seers,  foretold, 

Was  now  with  solemn  pomp  unseaPd  : 
Light  of  the  world,  Messiah  came 
In  his  almighty  Father's  name, 

-And  immortality  reveaPd. 

3  FilPd  with  his  Father's  strength,  he  taught; 
The  dumb  in  rapture  speak  their  thought ; 

The  lame  man  bounding  like  the  roe ; 
The  blind  looks  up  to  heaven  ;   stern  death 
Resigns  his  spoil :  and  from  his  breath 

Fierce  demons  shrink  to  shades  below. 

4  O,  works  of  power  !  O,  works  of  love  ! 
Ethereal  embassage  to  prove. 

That  every  rising  doubt  control ; 
Earnest  of  love  and  power  more  strong, 
Which  to  the  Son  of  God  belong. 

To  heal  the  miseries  of  the  soul. 

5  Great  Prophet,  Saviour !  worthy  Thou 
That  every  knee  in  homage  bow  ; 

From  every  mouth  thy  praise  should  flow; 
All  thy  commands  are  mild  and  just, 
Thy  promise,  faithful  to  our  trust. 

Will  pardon,  peace,  and  heaven  bestow. 


bmg  praises  to  our  God ;  sing  praise 

To  every  creature's  King; 
His  wond'rous  works,  his  glorious  "vvajs, 

All  tongues,  all  kindred  sing. 

God  sits  upon  his  holy  throne, 
God  o'er  the  heathen  reigns  ; 

His  truth  through  all  the  world  is  known. 
That  truth  his  throne  sustains. 

Princes  around  his  footstool  throng, 


Kings  in  the  dust  adore 
Earth  and  her  shields  to  God  belon 


Sing  praises  evermore. 


o  J 


167.  p.   M.  7  s.  6  s.  8  s. 

Redeemer.     Eplies.  i.  17.     Colos.  i.  14. 

1   MY  Redeemer,  let  me  be 

Quite  happy  at  thy  feet, 
Still  to  know  myself  and  Thee, 

Be  this  my  bitter  sweet : 
Look  upon  my  infant  state, 

And  with  a  father's  yearning  bless ; 
Don't  thy  ransom'd  child  forget, 

Nor  leave  me  in  distress. 

J  Thy  blest  smiles,  my  gracious  Lord, 

Shall  cheer  my  drooping  heart ; 
i'm  instructed  in  thy  word 

That  thou  unchanging  art ; 
Draw  me  to  the  depth  profound 

Of  all  thy  sorrows,  blood  and  sweaty 
Passing  on,  through  every  wound 

Unto  thy  mercy-seat : 

3  There,  reclining  on  thy  breast^ 
Th'  eternal  Sabbath  find  : 
Proving  in  Thee  perfect  rest 
To  my  poor  labouring  mind  : 


Waiting  till  the  Lord  I  see, 
And  be  like  him  for  ever  pure, 

At  the  heavenly  jubilee 
This  bliss  to  me  is  sure. 


168.  L.  M. 

Confidence  in  God,     Psa.  xlvi. 

1  GOD  is  our  refuge  and  defence, 

In  trouble  our  unfailing  aid ; 
Secure  in  his  omnipotence, 

What  foe  can  make  our  soul  afraid! 
Yea,  though  the  earth's  foundations  rock, 

And  mountains  down  the  gulf  be  hurl'd, 
His  people  smile  amid  the  shock. 

They  look  beyond  this  transient  world. 

2  There  is  a  river  pure  and  bright, 

Whose  streams  make  glad  the  heavenly  plair^', 
Where,  in  eternity  of  light, 

The  city  of  our  God  remains. 
Built  by  the  word  of  his  command, 

With  his  unclouded  presence  blest, 
Firm  as  his  throne  the  bulwarks  stand  ; 

There  is  our  home,  our  hope,  our  rest. 

3  Thither  let  fervent  faith  aspire  ; 

Our  treasure  and  our  heart  be  there  ; 
O  for  a  seraph's  wing  of  fire  ! 

No, — on  the  mightier  wings  of  prayer, — 
We  reach  at  once  that  last  retreat. 

And,  rang'd  among  the  ransom'd  throng. 
Fall  with  the  Elders  at  his  feet. 

Whose  name  alone  inspires  their  song. 

i  Ah,  soon  ;  how  soon  !  our  spirits  droop ; 
Unwont  the  air  of  heaven  to  breathe ; 


Yet  God  in  very  deed  will  stoop, 

And  dwell  Himself  with  men  beneath-. 

Come,  to  thy  living  temples,  then, 
As  in  the  ancient  times  appear  ; 

Let  earth  be  paradise  again, 

And  man,  O  God,  thine  image  here. 


1 69.  L.  M.  Six  Line* 

Shepherd.     John  x.  11.     Isa.  xl.  11. 

1  THE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd'*s  care  ; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  w^atchful  eye  ; 
My  noon-day  walks  he  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend* 

2  When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountains  pant, 
To  fertile  vales,  and  dewy  meads, 
My  weary,  wandVing  steps  he  leads, 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

3  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread. 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  thou,  O  Lord,  art  with  me  still ; 
Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid, 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 

4  Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way, 
Through  devious  lonely  wilds  I  stray, 
Thy  bounty  shall  my  pains  beguile  ; 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile. 

With  sudden  greens  and  herbage  crown'd, 
And  sti'oams  shall  murmur  all  around. 


170.       c.  M. 

God  our  constant  Benefactor. 

1  GREAT  God !  to  thee  our  grateful  tongues 

United  thanks  would  raise  ; 
Inspire  our  hearts  to  raise  the  song 
Which  celebrates  thy  praise, 

2  From  thine  almighty  forming  hand 

We  drew  our  vital  powers  ; 
Our  time  revolves  at  thy  command. 
In  all  its  circling  hours. 

3  Thy  power,  our  ever  present  guard. 

From  every  ill  defends  ; 
While  numerous  dangers  hover  round. 
Our  help  from  Thee  descends. 

i  Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wings, 
How  sweet  is  our  repose  ! 
Thy  morning  light  renews  the  springs 
From  whence  our  comfort  flows, 

5  In  celebration  of  thy  praise, 
May  we  employ  our  breath  ; 
And  walking  steadfast  in  thy  ways, 
We'll  triumph  over  death. 


171.  L.  M. 

Praise  to  God.     Psa.  c. 

1  WITH  one  consent,  let  all  the  earth 

To  God  their  cheerful  voices  raise ; 
Glad  homage  pay  with  awful  mirth. 
And  sing  before  him  songs  of  praise  : 

2  Convinced  that  he  is  God  alone, 

From  whom  both  we  and  all  proceed  5 
We,  whom  he  chooses  for  his  own. 
The  flock  that  he  vouchsafes  to  feed. 
*12 


3  0  enter  then  his  temple  gate, 

Thence  to  his  courts  devoutly  press  ; 
And  still  your  grateful  hymns  repeat, 
And  still  his  name  with  praises  bless. 

4  For  he's  the  Lord,  supremely  good, 

His  mercy  is  for  ever  sure ; 
His  truth,  which  always  firmly  stood, 
To  endless  ages  shall  endure. 

172.  L.    M. 

The  Pleasures  of  Devotion. 

1  GOD  of  our  strength  \  to  Thee  we  cry  : 
To  Thee,  our  surest  refuge,  fly  : 

O  may  thy  light  attend  our  way. 
Thy  truth  afford  its  cheering  ray. 

2  Conduct  us  to  thy  hallow'd  seat. 
Where  w^isdom,  truth  and  mercy  meet : 
And  there,  in  all  their  best  array. 
Our  hearts  their  richest  gifts  shall  pay. 

3  Thy  mercies,  to  our  hearts  reveaPd, 
A  theme  of  endless  transport  yield  ; 
Thy  love  does  all  our  bosoms  fire, 
Thy  praise  does  all  our  songs  inspire* 

4  In  all  our  cares,  in  all  our  woes, 

On  God  our  steadfast  hopes  repose : 
To  God  our  thanks  shall  still  be  paid. 
Our  sure  defence,  our  constant  aid. 


173.     p-  M.     los. 

Devout  aspirations. 

1   GOD,  our  kind  Master,  merciful  and  just, 
Knowing  our  frame,  remembers  man  is  dust 
His  ear  is  open  to  the  softest  cry ; 
His  grace  descends  to  meet  the  lifted  eye. 


He  reads  the  language  of  the  silent  tear, 
And  sighs  are  incense  from  an  heart  sincere ; 
He  marks  the  dawn  of  every  virtuous  aim, 
And  fans  the  smoking  flax  into  a  flame. 

O  set  us  from  all  earthly  bondage  free ; 
Still  every  wish  that  centres  not  in  Thee : 
Bid  our  fond  hopes,  our  vain  disquiets  cease, 
And  point  our  path  to  everlasting  peace. 


174.  H.  M, 

The  House  of  Praj-er. 

1  GREAT  Father  of  mankind, 

We  bless  that  wond'rous  grace, 
Which  could  for  gentiles  find, 

Within  thy  courts,  a  place. 
How  kind  the  care  our  God  displays. 
For  us  to  raise  an  house  of  prayer ! 

2  Once  we  were  strangers  here, 

But  now  approach  the  throne  -, 
For  Jesus  brings  us  near, 

And  makes  our  cause  his  own. 
Strangers  no  more,  to  Thee  we  come  i 
And  find  our  home,  and  rest  secure. 

3  To  Thee  our  souls  w^e  join, 

And  love  thy  sacred  name  ; 
No  more  our  own,  but  thine, 

We  triumph  in  thy  claim. 
Our  Father,  King,  thy  covenant  grace 
Our  souls  embrace,  thy  glories  sing. 

4  Here  in  thy  house  we  feast 

On  dainties  all  divine  ; 
And  whilst  such  food  we  taste, 

With  joy  our  faces  shine. 
Incense  shall  rise  from  flames  of  love^ 
And  God  approve  the  sacrifice. 


5  May  all  the  nations  throng, 
To  worship  in  thy  house ; 
Wilt  thou  attend  the  song, 
And  hear  their  ardent  vows'! 
Indulgent  still,  till  earth  conspire 
To  join  the  choir,  on  Zion's  hill. 


175.       c.  M. 

For  a  vacant  Congregation  on  the  death  of  its  Minister. 

X  THOUGH  mortal  shepherds  dwell  in  dust, 
The  aged  and  the  young ; 
The  watchful  eye  in  darkness  closed, 
And  mute  th'  instructive  tongue  ; 

'2  The  eternal  Shepherd  still  survives, 
New  comfort  to  impart ; 
His  eye  still  guides  us,  and  his  voice 
StHl  animates  our  heart. 

3  To  Him,  when  earthly  comforts  fail^ 

His  suppUant  people  fly  ; 

And,  on  his  never-ceasing  care. 

With  cheerful  hope,  rely. 

4  The  powers  of  nature.  Lord  !  are  thine, 

And  thine  the  aids  of  grace  ; 
Thine  arm  has  borne  thy  churches  up., 
Through  every  rising  race. 

5  Exert  thy  sacred  influence  here  ; 

Thy  mourning  servants  bless  : 
O  change  to  strains  of  cheerful  praise^ 
Their  accents  of  distress  I 


176.       CM. 

The  God  of  Nature  invoked. 

1  HAIL,  great  Creator,  wise  and  good ! 

To  Thee  our  songs  we  raise  : 
Nature,  through  all  her  various  scenes- 
Invites  us  to  thj  praise. 

2  At  morning,  noon,  and  evening  mild, 

Fresh  w-onders  strike  our  view  ; 
And  while  we  gaze,  our  hearts  exult, 
With  transports  ever  new. 

3  Thy  glory  beams  in  every  star 

Which  gilds  the  gloom  of  night ; 
And  decks  the  smiling  face  of  morn 
With  rays  of  cheerful  light. 

4  The  lofty  hill,  the  humble  vale, 

With  countless  beauties  shine  : 
The  silent  grove,  the  awful  shade. 
Proclaim  thy  power  divine. 

5  Great  nature's  God !  still  may  these  sceaes 

Our  serious  hours  engage  ; 
Still  may  our  grateful  hearts  consult 
Thy  works'  instructive  page ! 

6  And  while,  in  all  thy  wond'rous  works; 

Thy  varied  love  we  see  ; 
Still  may  the  contemplation  lead 
Our  hearts,  O  God  !  to  thee. 


177.       c.  M. 

Heavenly  Wisdom.    Proverbs  iii.  13 — 17. 

HOW  happy  is  the  man  who  hears 
Instruction's  warning  voice ; 

And  who  celestial  wisdom  makes 
His  early,  only  choice ! 


2  Wisdom  has  treasures  greater  far 

Than  east  or  west  unfold  ; 
And  her  rewards  more  precious  arc 
Than  all  the  gain  of  gold. 

3  In  her  right  hand  she  holds  to  view 

A  length  of  happy  days  ; 
Her  left,  the  prize  of  bright  renown, 
And  boundless  wealth  displays. 

4  She  guides  the  young  with  innocence, 

In  pleasure's  path  to  tread  ; 
A  crown  of  glory  she  bestows 
Upon  the  hoary  head. 

5  According  as  her  labours  rise. 

So  her  rewards  increase  ; 
Her  ways  are  w^ays  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

178.  p.  M.  7  s. 

Praise  for  deliverence.    Psa.  cvii. 

1  THEY  that  mourn  in  dungeon-gloom, 

Bound  in  iron  and  despair, 
Sentenced  to  a  heavier  doom 

Than  the  pangs  they  suffer  there  ; — 
Foes  and  rebels  once  to  God, 

They  disdain'd  his  high  controul ; 
Now  they  feel  his  fiery  rod 

Striking  terrors  through  their  soul. 

2  Wrung  with  agony  they  fall 

To  the  dust,  and  gazing  round, 
Call  for  help  ; — in  vain  they  call. 

Help,  nor  hope,  nor  friend  are  found. 
Then  unto  the  Lord  they  cry, 

He  inclines  a  gracious  ear. 
Sends  deliverance  from  on  high, 

Rescues  them  from  all  their  fear. 


He  restores  their  forfeit-breatk, 

Breaks  in  twain  the  gates  of  brass  ; 
From  the  bands  and  grasp  of  death. 

Forfeh  to  liberty  they  pass. 
O  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord, 

For  his  goodness  to  ^heir  race  ; 
For  the  wonders  of  his  word, 

And  the  riches  of  his  grace  ! 


179.       c.  M, 

The  glories  of  Redemption.     Isa.  i.  2,  3.     Heb.  ix.  26. 
1  Pet.  ii.  24. 

1  FATHER,  how  wide  thy  glory  shines  ! 

How  high  thy  wonders  rise  ! 
Known  through  the  earth  by  thousand  signs, 
By  thousands  through  the  skies. 

2  Those  mighty  orbs  proclaim  thy  power, 

Their  motions  speak  thy  skill ; 
And  on  the  wings  of  every  hour 
We  read  thy  patience  still. 

3  Part  of  thy  name  divinely  stands 

On  all  thy  creatures  writ, 
They  shew  the  labour  of  thy  hands, 
The  impress  of  thy  feet. 

4  But  when  we  view  thy  grand  design 

To  save  rebellious  worms, 
Where  wisdom,  power,  and  goodness  shine^ 
In  their  most  glorious  forms  ; 

5  Our  thoughts  are  lost  in  rev'rend  awe  ^ 

We  love,  and  we  adore  ; 
The  holy  angels  never  saw 
So  much  ojf  God  before. 


0  O  may  I  bear  some  humble  part 
In  that  immortal  song  ; 
Wonder  and  joy  shall  tune  my  heart. 
And  love  command  my  tongue. 


180.     ,   *  L.  M. 

Meekness. 

1  HAPPY  the  meek,  whose  gentle  breast, 

Clear  as  the  summer's  evening  ray, 
Calm  as  the  regions  of  the  bless'd, 
Enjoys  on  earth  celestial  day. 

2  His  heart  no  broken  friendships  sting  j 

No  storms  his  peaceful  tent  invade ; 
He  rests  beneath  th'  Almighty's  wing, 
Hostile  to  none,  of  none  afraid. 

3  Spirit  of  grace !  all  meek  and  mild, 

Inspire  our  breasts,  our  souls  possess  •, 
Repel  each  passion,  rude  and  wild. 
And  bless  us,  as  we  aim  to  bless. 


181.        c.  p.  M. 

Redemption,  the  wonder  of  Angels.     Isa.  Ixiii.  9.     1  Pet.  i.  12. 
Ephes.  iii.  10,  11. 

1  BEHOLD  that  splendor  !  Hear  the  shout ; 
Heaven  opens  !  Angels  issue  out 

And  throng  the  nether  sky. 
What  solemn  tidings  do  they  bring  ? 
Rapt  at  th'  approach  of  Israel's  King, 

They  speak  the  Monarch  nigh. 

2  Why  does  the  King  approach  our  land  ? 
Comes  he  with  thunder  in  his  hand. 

The  merit  of  our  crimes ! 


Shepherds  be  glad  !  He  comes  with  peace, 
Not  wrath,  but  universal  grace, 
To  bless  e'en  distant  climes. 

3  See  heaven's  great  heir,  a  woman's  son  ! 
Behold,  a  manger  is  his  throne  ! 

Nay,  see  him  born  to  die  : 
Yours  is  the  guilt,  but  his  the  pain : 
His  are  the  sorrows,  yours  the  gain  : 

Then  let  his  praise  be  high. 

4  Come,  mighty  King !  the  grace  enhance, 
(A  stable  was  thy  palace  once,) 

Dwell  in  these  hearts  of  ours  : 
Teach  us  to  praise  the  Father's  love, 
'Till  bless'd,  transported,  fir'd,  above 

We  sing  with  nobler  powers. 

182.  L.  M. 

Praise.     Psa.  xlviii.  1,  10  ;  Ixvi.  1,  2.     Jude  i.  25. 

1  ALL  glorious  God,  what  hymns  of  praise 
Shall  our  transported  voices  raise  ; 
What  ardent  love  and  zeal  are  due. 
While  heaven  stands  open  to  our  view  ? 

2  Once  we  were  fallen,  O  hov\^  low ! 
Involved  in  sin,  and  guilt,  and  woe  ; 
When  Jesus,  from  the  realms  above, 
Borne  on  the  wings  of  boundless  love, 

3  Dispers'd  the  shades  of  death  and  night, 
And  spread  around  his  heavenly  light ; 
By  him,  what  wond'rous  grace  is  shown 
To  souls  impoverish'd  and  undone  ! 

4  He  shews  beyond  these  mortal  shores, 
A  bright  inheritance,  as  ours  ; 
Where  saints  in  light  our  coming  wait, 
To  share  their  holy,  happy  state. 

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183.     c.  M. 

The  Lord's  Day  Morning. 

}  HAIL,  happy  morn  !  whose  early  ray 
Beheld  the  Saviour  rise  ; 
Welcome  again,  auspicious  day ! 
To  our  rejoicing  eyes. 

2  On  this  bless'd  morn,  birth-day  of  hope  ! 

Let  not  one  soul  be  sad ; 
This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made, 
And  bids  his  saints  be  glad. 

3  Come,  and  the  wonders  of  the  day, 

In  notes  harmonious  sing  ; 
Tell  to  the  world  the  conquest's  gained 
By  your  victorious  King. 

4  O  happy  souls,  that  feel  the  power 

Of  his  attractive  love ! 
With  him  they  die,  with  him  they  live. 
And  seek  the  things  above. 


184.       c.  M. 

Rejoicing  in  the  hope  of  Salvation.. 

1  SALVATION !  O  the  joyful  sound  ! 

'Tis  music  to  our  ears  ; 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

2  Salvation  !   O  the  power  and  grace 

That  here  triumphant  reign, 
To  raise  from  death  our  sinful  racr 
To  life  and  God  again ! 

fl  Salvation  !  let  the  echo  ^y, 
The  spacious  earth  around  5 
And  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 
Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 


185.       s.  M. 

The  happy  change. 

1  HOW  bless'd  is  man,  O  God! 

When  lirst,  with  single  eye, 
He  views  the  histre  of  thy  word, 
The  day-spring  from  on  high. 

2  Through  storms  that  veil  the  sky 

And  frown  on  earthly  things, 
The  Sun  of  righteousness  breaks  forth, 
With  healing  in  his  wings. 

3  Struck  by  that  light,  his  heart, 

A  barren  soil  no  more, 
Sends  shoots  of  righteousness  abroael 
Where  follies  sprung  before. 

4  The  soul,  so  dreary  once. 

Once  misery's  dark  domain, 

Feels  happiness  unknown  before, 

And  owns  a  heavenly  reign. 


186.       s.  M, 

Reliance  on  God,  a  remedy  for  Care.     1  Pet.  T.  6,  7,  10- 

1  HOW  gracious  is  our  God ! 

How  kind  his  precepts  are ! 
"  Come  cast  your  burden  on  the  Lord 
And  trust  his  constant  care." 

2  Since  He  for  ever  reigns, 

We  may  securely  dwell ; 
That  hand  which  bears  all  nature  up, 
Shall  guide  his  children  well. 

3  O  why  should  anxious  thoughts, 

Oppress  the  sinking  mind  ? 
Go,  fall  before  your  Father's  throney 
And  sweet  relief  you'll  find. 


4  Devoutly  fear  his  name, 

And  know  no  other  fear, 
In  every  scene  of  life  and  death 
Your  helper  will  be  near. 

187.  L.  31. 

The  free  Salvation  of  God.     Mark  xv.  37.     Acts  iy.  12 
2  Tim.  i.  9,  10. 

1  'TIS  finished — so  the  Saviour  cried, 
And  meekly  bow'd  his  head,  and  died  : 
^Tis  finished — yes,  the  race  is  run. 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 

2  'Tis  finish'd — all  that  heaven  decreed^ 
And  all  the  ancient  prophets  said, 

Js  now  fulfilPd,  as  was  design'd 
In  me,  the  Saviour  of  mankind. 

3  'Tis  finish'd — Aaron  now  no  more 
Must  stain  his  robes  with  purple  gore  j 
The  sacred  veil  is  rent  in  twain. 

And  Jewish  rites  no  more  remain. 

4  'Tis  finish'd — this  my  dying  groan 
Shall  sins  of  every  kind  atone  : 
Millions  shall  be  redeem'd  from  deaths 
By  this  my  last,  expiring  breath. 

5  'Tis  finish'd — let  the  joyful  sound 

Be  heard  through  all  the  nations  round : 

'Tis  finish'd — let  the  echo  fly 

Through  heaven  and  hell,  through  earth  and  sky, 

188.  C.  M. 

A  prospect  of  the  Resurrection. 

1  HOW  long  shall  death,  the  tyrant,  reign 
And  triumph  o'er  the  just? 
How  long  the  blood  of  martyrs,  slain, 
Lie  mingled  with  the  dust  ? 


^  Lo !  we  behold  the  scattVing  shades, 
The  dawn  of  heaven  appears  ; 
The  sweet,  immortal  morning  spreads 
Its  blushes  romid  the  spheres. 

3  We  see  the  Lord  of  glory  come, 

And  flaming  guards  around; 
The  skies  divide  to  make  him  room, 
The  trumpet  shakes  the  ground. 

4  Hark !  hear  the  voice,  "  ye  dead  arise ;" 

And  lo  !  the  dead  obey ; 
And  waking  saints,  with  joyful  eyes. 
Salute  th'  expected  day* 

5  How  will  our  joy  and  wonder  rise, 

When  our  returning  King 
Shall  bear  us  homeward  through  the  skies, 
On  love's  triumphant  wing! 


189.  L.  M. 

Finished  Salvation.   Acts  xlii.  23.     1  Thess.  v.  9,  10. 

1  'TIS  finish'd,  cried  the  Lamb  of  God  ; 

Then  died  to  set  his  children  free  : 
Salvation's  finish'd,  cries  his  blood  ; 
O  !  that  dear  Lamb,  who  died  for  me. 

2  Down  through  the  shades  of  death  he  goes. 

His  enemies  all  conquer'd  flee  ; 
Triumphant  over  all  his  foes  ; 

O  !  that  dear  Lamb  did  all  for  me. 

3  With  warrior's  scars,  deep  wounds  and  blood, 

Rais'd  from  the  dead,  again  I  see 
My  everlasting  Lord  and  God, 

That  dearest  Lamb,  who  died  for  me. 
*13 


O  !  worthy  Lamb,  I'll  thee  adore  ! 

Let  Adam's  offspring  all  agree 
To  praise  the  Lamb,  who  dies  no  more, 

But  lives  to  bless  both  them  and  me. 


190.         H.    M. 

God  Unchangeable.     Psa.  xlii.  11.     Isa.  liv.  9  10.     Tit.  iii.  5. 

1  O,  MY  distrustful  heart ! 

How  small  thy  faith  appears  ! 
But  greater,  Lord,  thou  art 

Than  all  my  doubts  and  fears. 
Did  Jesus  once  upon  me  shine? 
Then  Jesus  is  for  ever  mine. 

2  Unchangeable  his  will, 

Though  dark  may  be  my  frame  ; 
His  loving  heart  is  still 

Eternally  the  same  : 
My  soul  through  many  changes  goes  ; 
His  love  no  variation  knows. 

3  Thou,  Lord,  Avilt  carry  on, 

And  perfectly  perform 
The  work  thou  hast  begun 

In  me,  a  sinful  worm : 
Midst  all  my  fears,  and  sin,  and  woe. 
Thy  spirit  will  not  let  me  go. 

4  The  bowels  of  thy  grace 

At  first  did  freely  move : 
I  still  shall  see  thy  face, 

And  feel  that  God  is  love. 
Myself  into  thine  arms  I  cast; 
Lord,  save,  O  save,  my  soul  at  last. 


191-       p.    M.  7  s. 

Prayer  for  Divine  Aid.     Psa.  xliii. 

1  JUDGE  me,  Lord,  in  righteousness  j 
Plead  for  me  in  my  distress; 

Good  and  merciful  Thou  art, 
Bind  this  bleeding,  broken  heart  ; 
Cast  me  not,  despairing,  hence, 
Be  thy  love  my  confidence, 

2  Send  thy  light  and  truth,  to  guide 
Me,  too  prone  to  turn  aside^ 

On  thy  holy  hill  to  rest, 

Tn  thy  tabernacles  blest ; 

There,  to  God,  my  chiefest  joy, 
Praise  shall  all  my  powers  employ. 

3  Why,  my  soul,  art  thou  dismay'd  ? 
Why,  of  earth  or  hell  afraid  ? 
Trust  in  God ; — disdain  to  yield, 
While  o'er  thee  He  casts  his  shield, 

And  his  countenance  divine 

Sheds  the  light  of  Heaven  on  thine. 


192.       c.  M. 

Grace  perfected  into  Glory.     1  Pet.  v.  10,  11* 

HOW  rich  thy  favours,  God  of  grace  ! 

How  various,  how  divine  ! 
Full  as  the  ocean  they  are  pour'd, 

And  bright  as  heaven  they  shine. 
God  to  eternal  glory  calls. 

And  points  the  wond'rous  way 
To  those  bright  realms  of  peace  and  joj, 

Where  reigns  unclouded  day. 
The  songs  of  everlasting  years 

That  mercy  shall  attend, 
Which  leads  through  sufferings  of  an  hour 

To  joys  that  never  end. 


193.  L.    M. 

Loving  kindness.  Psa.  xxxvi.  7,  8,  9  ;  Ixiii.  3 ;  Ixxvi.  15* 

1  AWAKE,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays. 
And  sing  thy  great  Redeemer's  praise ; 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  me  ; 

'  His  loving  kindness,  O  how  free  ! 

2  He  saw  me  ruin'd  in  the  fall, 
Yet  lov'd  me  notwithstanding  all ! 
He  sav'd  me  from  my  lost  estate  ; 
His  loving  kindness,  O  how  great ! 

3  Though  numerous  hosts  of  mighty  foes, 
Though  earth,  and  hell,  my  way  oppose,, 
He  safely  leads  my  soul  along  ; 

His  loving  kindness,  O  how  strong ! 

4  When  trouble,  like  a  gloomy  clou  d. 
Has  gather'd  thick,  and  thunder'd  loud, 
He  near  my  soul  has  always  stood  ; 
His  loving  kindness,  O  how  good  ! 

5  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale  ; 
Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  must  fail , 
Oh  !  may  my  last,  expiring  breath, 
His  loving  kindness  sing,  in  death- 

6  Then  let  me  mount  and  soar  away. 
To  the  bright  world  of  endless  day ; 
And  sing,  with  rapture  and  surprise, 
His  loving  kindness,  in  the  skies. 


194.  p.  M.         10s.  lis. 

The  unfailing^  beneficence  of  God.     Psa.  cxxxvi.  1. 

HOUSE  of  our  God,  with  cheerful  anthems  ring, 
While  all  our  lips  and  hearts  his  goodness  sing ; 
The  opening  year  his  bounties  shall  proclaim, 
And  all  its  days  be  vocal  with  his  name. 


The  Lord  is  good,  his  mercy  never  ending, 
His  blessings  in  perpetual  showers  descending. 

2  Thou  earth,  enlighten'd  by  his  rays  divine, 
Enrich'd  with  grass  and  corn,  and  oil  and  wine.; 
Grown'd  with  his  goodness,  let  thy  nations  meet, 
And  lay  their  crowns  at  his  paternal  feet ; 

With  grateful  love,  that  liberal  hand  confessing, 
Which  through  each  heart  dilFuseth  every  blessing. 

3  His  mercy  never  fails  ;  the  dawn,  the  shade, 
Still  see  new  bounties  thro'  new  scenes  display'd ; 
Succeeding  ages  bless  this  sure  abode. 

And  children  lean  upon  their  fathers  God; 
The  deathless  soul  through  its  immense  duration^ 
Drinks  from  this  source  immortal  consolation. 

4  Burst  into  praise,  my  soul !  all  nature  join ; 
Angels  and  men,  in  harmony  combine  ! 
¥/hile  human  years  are  measur'd  by  the  sun. 
Yea,  while  eternity  its  course  shall  run, 

His  goodness  in  perpetual  showers  descending, 
Exalt  in  songs  and  raptures  never  ending. 


195.  L.  M. 

Hope  the  Anchor  of  the  Soul.     Psa.  Ixxxir.  1,2; 

1  O  GOD,  my  Sun,  thy  blissful  rays 

Irradiate,  warm,  and  guide  my  heart ! 
How  dark,  how  mournful  are  my  days. 
If  thine  enlivening  beams  depart ! 

2  Scarce  through  the  shades  a  glimpse  of  day 

Appears  to  these  desiring  eyes  ; 
But  shall  my  drooping  spirit  say, 

*^  The  cheerful  morn  will  never  rise  ?" 


3  O  let  me  not  despairing  mourn. 

Though  gloomy  darkness  spreads  the  sky 
My  glorious  Sun  vfill  yet  return, 
And  night  with  all  its  horrors  fly. 

4  O  for  the  bright,  the  joyful  day, 

When  hope  shall  in  assurance  die ! 
So  tapers  lose  their  feeble  ray 
Beneath  the  Sun's  refulgent  eye. 


196.       c.  M- 

Hope  of  future  bliss.     1  Pet.  I  3,  4.    2  Cor.  v.  1 . 

1  BLESS'D  be  the  everlasting  God, 

The  Father  of  our  Lord  : 
Be  his  abounding  mercy  prais'd, 
His  majesty  ador'd. 

2  When  from  the  dead  he  rais'd  his  Soh 

And  call'd  him  to  the  sky, 
He  gave  our  souls  a  lively  hope 
That  they  should  never  die. 

3  What  though  our  inbred  sins  require 

Our  flesh  to  see  the  dust  ? 
Yet  as  the  Lord  our  Saviour  rose. 
So  all  his  foll'vvers  must. 

4  There's  an  inheritance  divine 

Reserv'd  against  that  day  ; 
*Tis  uncorrupted,  undefird, 
And  cannot  waste  away. 

d  Saints  by  the  power  of  God  are  kept, 
Till  the  salvation  come  : 
We  walk  by  faith,  as  strangers  hero. 
Till  Christ  shall  call  us  home. 


197.  L.  M. 

Trust  In  God.     Psa.  xliii.  5.  Rom.  iv.  18--20. 
1  WHY  sinks  my  weak,  desponding  mind  ? 
Why  heaves  my  heart  the  anxious  sigh  ? 
Can  sovereign  goodness  be  unkind  ? 
Am  I  not  safe  if  God  be  nigh  ? 

3  He  holds  all  nature  in  his  hand  : 

That  gracious  hand  on  which  I  live, 
Does  life,  and  time,  and  death  command, 
And  has  immortal  joys  to  give. 

3  'Tis  he  supports  this  fainting  frame, 

On  him  alone  my  hopes  recline  ; 
The  wond'rous  glories  of  his  name, 

How  wide  they  spread !  how  bright  they  shine ! 

4  Infinite  wisdom  !  boundless  power  ! 

Unchanging  faithfulness  and  love ! 
Here  let  me  trust,  while  I  adore, 
Nor  from  my  refuge  e'er  remove. 


198.       s.  M. 

Faith  in  Christ.     Heb.  xii.  2.  John  vi.  29, 

1  FAITH  ; — 'tis  a  precious  grace, 
Where'er  it  is  bestow'd  ! 

It  boasts  of  a  celestial  birth, 
And  is  the  gift  of  God ! 

2  Jesus  it  owns  a  King, 
An  all-atoning  Priest ; 

It  claims  no  merit  of  its  own, 
But  looks  for  all  in  Christ. 

3  To  him  it  leads  the  soul, 
When  filPd  with  deep  distress : 

"Flies  to  the  fountain  of  his  blood, 
And  trusts  his  righteousness.. 


4  Since  'tis  thy  work  alone, 
And  that,  divinely  free ; 

Lord,  send  the  spirit  of  thy  Son 
To  work  this  faith  in  me. 


199.       s.  M. 

Rejoicing;  in  hope.     James  v.  11.  Psa.  cxxxi.  3 

1  NOW  let  our  voices  join 
To  form  a  sacred  song  ; 

Ye  pilgrims  in  Jehovah's  ways, 
With  music  pass  along. 

2  How  straight  the  path  appears. 
How  open  and  how  fair  ! 

No  lurking  gins  t'  entrap  our  feet ; 
No  fierce  destroyer  there. 

3  But  flowers  of  Paradise' 
In  rich  profusion  spring  ? 

The  Sun  of  glory  gilds  the  path, 
And  dear  companions  sing. 

4  See  Salem's  golden  spires 
In  beauteous  prospect  rise  ; 

And  brighter  crowns  than  mortals  wear, 
Which  sparkle  through  the  skies. 

5  All  honour  to  his  name, 
W^ho  marks  the  shining  way ; 

To  him,  who  leads  the  wand'rers  on 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 


200.         p.  M.         7  s. 

Praise.     Psa.  vii.  17  ;  xiii.  6  ;  cxxxv.  3. 

1  CHILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King, 
As  ye  journey,  sweetly  sing ; 
Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways  ! 


Ye  are  travelling  home  to  God, 
In  the  ways  the  Fathers  trod ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  ye 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

2  O,  3^e  banish'd  seed,  be  glad  ! 
Christ  our  Advocate  is  made  ! 
Us  to  save,  our  flesh  assumes, 
Brother  to  our  souls  becomes. 
Shout,  ye  litde  flock  and  bless'd. 
You  on  Jesus'  throne  shall  rest : 
There  your  seat  is  now  prepar'd, 
There  your  kingdom  and  reward. 

3  Fear  not,  brethren,  joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  your  land  : 
Jesus  Christ  your  Father's  Son, 
Bids  you,  undismay'd,  go  on. 
Lord,  obediently  we  go, 
Calmly  leaving  all  below  ; 
Only  thou  our  leader  be. 

And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 


201.       c.  M. 

Christ  precious.     Gal.  iv.  26.     Rom.  11.     1  Pet.  ii.  7. 

1  JESUS  !  I  love  thy  charming  name, 

'Tis  music  to  mine  ear  ; 
Fain  would  I  sound  it  out  so  loud. 
That  earth  and  heaven  might  hear. 

2  Yes,  thou  art  precious  to  my  soul, 

My  transport  and  my  trust ; 
Jewels  to  thee  are  gaudy  toys, 
And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 

3  All  my  capacious  powers  can  wish 

In  thee  doth  richly  meet  ; 
Nor  to  my  eyes  is  light  ^o  dear, 
Nor  friendship  half  so  sweet. 
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4  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  hearfy 
And  shed  its  fragrance  there  ; 
The  noblest  balm  of  all  its  wounds, 
The  cordial  of  its  care. 

6  I'll  speak  the  honours  of  thy  name 
With  my  last  labouring  breath ; 
And  dying,  clasp  thee  in  my  arms, 
The  antidote  of  death. 


202.       c.  M. 

Prayer  for  Faith  unto  the  V.nd.     1  Pet.  v.  10.     Jude  i.  24,  25' 

1  HAIL,  Alpha  and  Omega,  hail ! 

Author  of  all  our  faith, 
The  Finisher  of  all  our  hopes, 
The  Truth,  the  Life,  the  Path. 

2  Hail !  First  and  Last,  the  Morning  Star. 

In  whom  we  live  and  move  ; 
Increase  our  little  spark  of  faith, 
And  purify  our  love. 

3  Let  that  belief,  which  Jesus  taught, 

Be  treasur'd  in  our  breast ; 
The  evidence  of  unseen  joys. 
The  substance  of  our  rest. 

4  O,  let  us  go  from  strength  to  strength. 

From  grace  to  greater  grace  ; 
From  one  degree  of  faith,  to  more, 
'Till  we  behold  thy  face. 

203.        p.    M.  8  s. 

Faith  Triumphing.  Heb.  xi.  1,  6.     1  Pet.  i.  9.  1  John  y.  4,  5. 
1  A  DEBTOR  to  mercy  done, 

Of  covenant  Mercy  I  sing  ; 
Nor  fear,  with  thy  righteousness  on, 

My  person  and  ofF'rings  to  bring : 


The  terrors  of  law  and  of  God, 
With  me  can  have  nothing  to  do  ; 

My  Saviour's  obedience  and  blood 
Hide  all  my  transgressions  from  view. 

The  work  which  his  goodness  began, 

The  arm  of  his  strength  will  complete  ; 
His  promise  is  yea  and  amen. 

And  never  was  forfeited  yet  : 
Things  future,  nor  things  that  are  now. 

Not  all  things  below,  nor  above. 
Can  make  him  his  purpose  forego, 

Or  sever  my  soul  from  his  love. 

My  name  from  the  palms  of  his  hands 

Eternity  will  not  erase  ; 
Impress'd  on  his  heart  it  remains, 

In  marks  of  indelible  grace  : 
Yes,  I  to  the  end  shall  endure, 

As  sure  as  the  earnest  is  given ; 
More  happy,  but  not  more  secure, 

The  glorified  spirits  in  heaven. 


204.       s.  M. 

Faith  in  Christ.     Rom.  iii.  30.     Phil.  iii.  7,  8,  9. 

1  YOUR  harps,  ye  trembling  saints, 

Down  from  the  willows  take ; 
Loud  to  the  praise  of  Christ  our  Lord^ 

Bid  every  string  awake. 
Though  in  a  foreign  land. 

We  are  not  far  from  home  ; 
And  nearer  to  our  house  above 

We  every  moment  come. 

2  His  grace  shall  to  the  end 

Stronger  and  brighter  shine  ; 
Nor  present  things,  nor  things  to  come, 
Shall  quench  the  spark  divine. 


The  time  of  love  will  come, 

When  we  shall  clearly  see 
Not  only  that  he  shed  his  blood, 

But  each  shall  say,  "  For  me." 

Tarry  his  leisure  then, 

Wait  the  appointed  hour; 
Wait  till  the  bridegroom  of  your  soul?, 

Reveal  his  love  with  power. 
Bless'd  is  the  man,  O  God, 

That  stays  himself  on  Thee  ; 
Who  waits  for  thy  salvation.  Lord, 

Shall  thy  salvation  see. 


205.       P.M.        10  s.  11  g. 

Praise.     Dan.  iv.  3.     1  Tim.  vi.  16.     Rev.  xi.  17,  18. 

1  HOW  glorious  the  Lamb  is  seen  on  his  throne, 
His  labours  are  o'er,  his  conquests  put  on  ; 
A  kingdom  is  given  into  the  Lamb's  hand. 
In  earth  and  in  heaven,  for  ever  to  stand. 

5  Ye  sinners  below,  then  trust  in  the  Lord; 

Look  up  to  his  arm,  his  honour,  his  word ; 
A  thirst  for  his  favour,  his  Godhead  adore. 
Look  up  to  your  Saviour,  and  joy  evermore. 


206.  p.   M.  8  s.   7  s. 

Praise.     Psa.  xliv.  8  ;  Ixvii.  7  ;  cxxxvi.  1 — 4. 

MIGHTY  God,  while  angels  bless  thee^ 

May  an  infant  lisp  thy  name  ? 
Lord  of  men,  as  well  as  angels. 

Thou  art  every  creature's  theme. 
Lord  of  every  land  and  nation. 

Ancient  of  eternal  days  ! 
Sounded  through  the  wide  creation 

Be  thy  just  and  lawful  praise. 


For  the  grandeur  of  thy  nature, 

Grand  beyond  a  seraph's  thought  -, 
For  created  works  of  power, 

Works  with  skill  and  kindness  wrought ; 
For  thy  providence,  that  governs 

Through  thine  empire's  wide  domain, 
Wings  an  angel,  guides  a  sparrow, 

Blessed  be  thy  gentle  reign. 

But  thy  rich,  thy  free  redemption. 

Dark  through  brightness  all  along ; 
Thought  is  poor,  and  poor  expression. 

Who  dare  sing  that  awful  song  ? 
Brightness  of  the  Father's  glory, 

Shall  thy  praise  unutter'd  lie  ? 
Fly,  my  tongue,  such  guilty  silence ! 

Sing  the  Lord  who  came  to  die. 


207.      H.  M. 

At  the  opening  of  Worship.   ITeb.  x.  25.  1  Chron.  xvi.  8, 9, 

1  FATHER,  behold  us  here, 

According  to  thy  word  ; 
To  worship  without  fear. 

Our  dear  redeeming  Lord  ; 
O  may  thy  light  and  truth  now  shine, 
To  warm  each  heart  with  love  divine  I 

2  Drawn,  wholly  drawn,  by  thee. 

To  Jesus  we  are  come  ; 
And  by  thy  teaching  we 

Perceive  our  work  is  done : 
Through  which  a  title  we  obtain 
As  kings  and  priests,  with  thee  to  reign* 

3  We  bless  thee,  God  of  peace, 

For  life  and  glory  given, 
To  us  and  all  the  race 
*14 


Call'd  up  from  earth  to  heaven  v 
Hasten,  great  God,  the  day  of  love, 
When  every  soul  his  grace  shall  prove. 


208.       L.  M. 

Before  Sermon.     1  Pet.  iv.  11.     1  Chron.  xvi.  2*. 

1  COME,  worship  at  ImmanuePs  feet ; 
See  in  his  face  what  wonders  meet ! 
Words  are  too  feeble  to  express 
His  worth,  his  glory,  or  his  grace. 

2  When  shall  we  climb  those  higher  skies, 
Where  storms  and  tempests  never  rise  ! 
Where  he  unveils  his  lovely  face, 

And  shines  and  reigns  the  God  of  grace  ? 

3  Nor  earth,  nor  air,  nor  sun,  nor  stars, 
Nor  heaven  his  full  resemblance  bears  j 
His  beauties  we  can  never  trace, 

Till  we  behold  him  face  to  face. 


209.       c.  jf. 

Joy  in  God  under  all  circumstances.     Hab.  iii.  17,  1§. 

1  WHAT  though  no  flowers  the  fig-tree  clothe,. 
Though  vines  their  fruit  deny. 
The  labour  of  the  olive  fail, 
And  fields  no  meat  supply  : 

:3  Though  from  the  fold,  with  sad  surprise. 
My  flock  cut  off  I  see  ; 
Though  famine  pine  in  empty  stalls,       * 
Where  herds  were  wont  to  be  : 

3  Yet  in  the  Lord  will  I  be  glad, 
And  glory  in  his  love  ; 
In  him  I'll  joy,  who  will  the  God 
Of  mj  salvaiion  prove. 


4  He  is  the  treasure  of  my  soul, 
The  source  of  lasting  joy ; 
A  joy  which  want  cannot  impair, 
Nor  death  itself  destroy. 


210.       c.  M. 

Love  to  God. 

1  HAPPY  the  mind  where  graces  reign, 

And  love  inspires  the  breast ; 

Love  is  the  brightest  of  the  train, 

And  strengthens  ail  the  rest. 

2  Knowledge,  alas  !  'tis  all  in  vain, 

And  all  in  vain  our  fear ; 
Our  stubborn  sins  will  fight  and  reign. 
If  love  be  absent  there. 

S  'Tis  love  that  makes  our  cheerful  feet 
In  swift  obedience  move ; 
Affliction's  bitter  cup  is  sweet, 
When  mix'd  with  heavenly  love, 

4  Soon  as  we  drop  this  mortal  clay, 
And  leave  this  dark  abode, 
On  wings  of  love  we'll  soar  away, 
To  see  our  Father,  God. 

^  This  is  the    grace  that  lives  and  sings., 
When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease; 
'Tis  this  shall  strike  our  joyful  strings^ 
In  realms  of  endless  peace. 


211.         C.  M. 

Attendance  on  divine  Worship.     Psa.  c 

HOW  did  our  hearts  rejoice  to  hear 
Our  friends  devoutly  say, 

Within  thy  courts  let  us  appear, 
And  keep  the  solemn  day. 


2  Our  souls  shall  pray  for  Zion  still, 

While  life  or  breath  remains  : 
There  our  best  friends,  our  kindred  dwell, 
There  God,  our  Saviour,  reigns. 

3  Peace  be  within  this  sacred  place^ 

And  joy  a  constant  guest ; 
With  holy  gifts  and  heavenly  graces, 
Be  her  attendants  blest. 


212.  P.  M.      10s.  lis. 

Close  of  Worship.     Rom.  x.  14,  15.     1   Cor.  iii.  5,  6,  7. 

1    HOW  charmingly  sounds  the  word  of  the  Lord  ^ 
Where  witness  abounds,  that  man  is  restored 
To  God,  his  possession,  dear  Jesus,  in  Thee  ; 
From  sin  and  transgression  for  ever  set  free. 

9  How  glorious  the  name  of  Jesus,  our  King ! 
Thou  crucified  Lamb,  thine  honours  we  sing  ; 
Our  hope  and  salvation  to  world  without  end ; 
Our  nearest  relation,  and  faithfuUest  friend. 


213.  L.  M. 

Thanksgiving.  Psa.  xxv.  8  ;     ciii.  8 — 10.     cxlr.  14,  15. 

1  Ye  sons  of  men,  with  joy  record 
The  various  w^onders  of  the  Lord  ; 
And  let  his  power  and  goodness  sound 
Through  all  3^our  tribes,  the  earth  around. 
Let  the  high  heavens  your  songs  invite, 
Those  spacious  fields  of  brilliant  light. 
Where  sun,  and  moon,  and  planets  roll, 
And  stars,  that  glow  from  pole  to  pole. 

2  Sing,  earth,  in  verdant  robes  array'd, 

Its  herbs  and  flowers,  its  fruits  and  shade : 

Peopled  with  life  of  various  forms. 

Of  fish,  and  fowl,  and  beasts,  and  worms. 


View  the  broad  sea's  majestic  plains, 
And  think  how  wide  its  Maker  reigns : 
That  band  remotest  nations  joins, 
And  on  each  wave  his  goodness  shines. 
But,  O  !  that  brighter  world  above, 
Where  lives  and  reigns  incarnate  love? 
God's  onlj  Son,  in  flesh  array'd, 
For  man,  a  bleeding  victim  made. 
Thither,  my  soul,  with  rapture  soar ; 
There,  in  the  land  of  praise,  adore ; 
The  theme  demands  an  angel's  lay, 
Demands  an  everlasting  day. 


214.  P.M.  6  s.  4  s. 

Praise.     1  Tim.  i.  17.     Psa.  Ixix.  30. 

1  GLORY  to  God  on  high ! 

Let  earth  and  skies  reply.  Praise  ye  his  name  ♦ 

His  love  and  grace  adore, 

Who  all  our  sorrows  bore ; 
Smg  aloud  evermore,  Worthy  the  Lamb ! 

2  Jesus,  our  Lord  and  God, 

Bore  sin's  tremendous  load  ;   Praise  ye  his  name ! 

Tell,  what  his  arm  hath  done. 

What  spoils  from  death  he  won ; 
Sing  his  great  name  alone  ;  Worthy  the  Lamb  1 

3  While  they  around  the  throne 
Cheerfully  join  in  one.  Praising  his  name ; 

Those,  w^ho  have  felt  his  blood 
Sealing  their  peace  with  God, . 
Sound  his  dear  fame  abroad,  Worthy  the  Lamb! 

4  Join,  all  ye  ransom'd  race, 

Our  holy  Lord  to  bless  ;  Praise  ye  his  name  ! 
'  In  him  we  w  ill  rejoice. 

And  make  a  joyful  noise. 
Shouting  with  heart  and  voice,  Worthy  the  Lamb ! 


S  Then  let  the  hosts  above, 

In  realms  of  endless  love,  Praise  his  dear  name ; 

To  him  ascribed  be 

Honour  and  majesty. 
Through  all  eternity ;  Worthy  the  Lamb ! 


215.       c.  M. 

At  charity  Lectures.     Matt.  v.  42.     1  Cor.  xvi.  14. 

1  FATHER  of  mercies  !  send  thy  grace., 
All  powerful  from  above, 
To  form,  in  our  obedient  souls, 
The  image  of  thy  love* 
■3  O,  may  our  sympathizing  breasts, 
That  generous  pleasure  know, 
Kindly  to  share  in  other's  joy, 
And  weep  for  other's  woe  ! 

3  When  the  most  helpless  sons  of  grief 

In  low  distress  are  laid. 
Soft  be  our  hearts  their  pains  to  feel, 
And  swift  our  hands  to  aid. 

4  So  Jesus  look'd  on  dying  man, 

When  thron'd  above  the  skies  ; 
And  'midst  th'  embraces  of  his  Godj 
He  felt  compassion  rise. 

5  On  wings  of  love  the  Saviour  flew, 

To  raise  us  from  the  ground ; 
And  shed  the  richest  of  his  blood., 
A  balm  for  every  wound. 

216.       c.  M. 

Dedication  of  Children.     1  Cor.  vii.  14.  Matt.  xix.  13,  14,  Ig. 

1   SEE  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand 
With  all  engaging  charms  ! 
Hark,  how  he  calls  the  tender  lambs, 
And  folds  them  in  his  arms ! 


2  '**  Permit  them  to  approach,"  he  cries, 

"  Nor  scorn  their  humble  name  ; 
For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these, 
The  Lord  of  angels  came." 

3  We  bring  them,  Lord,  in  thankful  handsy 

And  yield  them  up  to  thee ; 
Joyful  that  we  ourselves  are  thine, — 
Thine  let  our  offspring  be. 

4  Ye  little  flock,  with  pleasure  hear; 

Ye  children,  seek  his  face ; 

And  fly  with  transport  to  receive 

The  blessings  of  his  grace. 

'5  If  orphans  they  are  left  behind, 
Thy  guardian  care  we  trust : 
That  care  shall  heal  our  bleeding  hearts, 
If  weeping  o'er  their  dust. 


217.        c.  M. 

Dedication  of  Children.  Mat.  xviii.  3,  10.  Gen.  xvii.  7, 

1  HOW  large  the  promise !  how  divine, 

To  Abrah'm  and  his  seed  ! 
"  I'll  be  a  God  to  thee  and  thine, 
Supplying  all  their  need." 

2  The  words  of  his  extensive  love 

From  age  to  age  endure ; 
The  angel  of  the  cov'nant  proves. 
And  seals,  the  blessing  sure. 

3  Jesus  the  ancient  faith  confirms, 

To  our  great  fathers  given ; 
He  takes  young  children  to  his  arms, 
And  call  them  heirs  of  heaven. 


4  Our  God,  how  faithful  are  his  ways ! 
His  love  endures  the  same  ; 
Nor  from  the  promise  of  his  grace, 
Blots  out  the  children's  name. 


1 


218.       P.M.      8s.  &7s. 

JSew  Year's  Day.    Gen.  ix.  22.     Psa.  Ixv.  11  ;  Ixxiv.  16 

COME,  thou  fount  of  every  blessing, 

Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace  ! 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise  : 
Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet, 

Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above  : 
Praise  the  mount — O,  fix  me  on  it ; 

Mount  of  God's  unchanging  love. 

Here  I  raise  my  voice  to  bless  thee, 

Hither  by  thy  help  I'm  come ; 
And  1  hope,  by  thy  good  pleasure, 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home  ; 
Jesus  sought  me,  when  a  stranger 

Wand'ring  from  the  fold  of  God 
He,  to  save  my  soul  from  danger, 

Interpos'd  with  precious  blood. 

O  !  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  I'm  constrained  to  be ! 
Let  that  grace,  Lord,  like  a  fetter. 

Bind  my  wand'ring  heart  to  thee  ! 
Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it ; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love — 
Here's  my  heart.  Lord,  take  and  seal  it! 

Seal  it  for  thy  courts  above. 


219.       s.  p.  M. 

The  Pleasures  of  Public  Worship. 

1  HOW  does  my  heart  rejoice 

To  hear  the  public  voice, 
*'  Come,  let  us  seek  our  God  to-day  !" 

Yes,  with  a  cheerful  zeal, 

We'll  haste  to  Zion's  hill. 
And  there  our  vows  and  honours  pay. 

3  Zion,  thrice  happy  place ! 
Adorn'd  with  wond'rous  grace, 

And  walls  of  strength  enclose  thee  round  5 
In  thee  our  tribes  appear, 
To  pray,  and  praise,  and  hear 

The  sacred  gospel's  joyful  sound. 

3  There  God  hath  fix'd  his  throne. 
There  makes  his  pleasure  known, 

Reveals  his  grace  and  justice  there. 

He  bids  the  saints  rejoice. 

While  sinners  hear  his  voice. 
And  learn  his  holy  name  to  fear. 

4  May  peace  attend  thy  gate, 
And  joy  within  thee  wait. 

To  bless  the  soul  of  every  guest: 
The  man  who  seeks  thy  peace, 
And  wishes  thine  increase, 

A  thousand  blessings  on  him  rest, 

5  My  tongue  repeats  her  vows, 
"  Peace  to  this  sacred  house," 

t'or  here  my  friends  and  brethren  dwell ; 

And  since  my  glorious  God 

Makes  this  his  bless'd  abode. 
My  soul  shall  ever  love  thee  well. 
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220.        L.  M. 

Funeral  Hymn.  Rom.  xiv.  7,  8, 9.  Tsa.  xc.  3,  10.     2  Cor.  v.  4. 

1  WITH  solemn  shout,  we  sing  thy  praise, 
Ancient  of  everlasting  days  ! 

Thou  daily  gather'st  home  thine  own, 
Who  bear  thy  cross,  to  w^ear  thy  crown. 

2  Let  all  rejoice,  and  no  one  grieve  ; 
This  day  we  meet  to  take  our  leave 
Of  our  dear  brother's  precious  dust, 
Until  the  rising  of  the  just. 

3  One  with  the  body  of  the  Lamb, 
SeaPd  with  Immanuel's  new  name, 
A  member  of  his  flesh  and  bone  ; 

By  blood  redeemed  to  heaven  he  's  gone. 

4  Then  mourn  not  o'er  the  lifeless  clay, 
But  wait  the  resurrection  day, 
When  Christ  the  Saviour  shall  appear, 
And  he  come  with  him  in  the  air. 


221.      c.  M. 

Message  of  Christ. 

1  HIGH  let  us  swell  our  tuneful  notes, 

And  join  th'  angelic  throng  ; 
For  angels  no  such  love  have  known,. 
To  wake  a  cheerful  song. 

2  Good  will  to  guilty  men  is  show^n, 

And  peace  on  earth  is  given  ; 
For  lo  !  the  incarnate  Saviour  comes, 
With  messages  from  heaven. 

3  Justice  and  grace,  with  sweet  accord, 

His  rising  beams  adorn  : 
Let  heaven  and  earth  in  concert  join  : 
The  promis'd  child  is  born. 


4  Glory  to  God,  in  highest  strains, 

In  highest  worlds  be  paid  ; 
His  glory  by  our  lips  proclaim'd, 
And  by  our  lives  display'd. 

5  When  shall  we  see  those  blissful  realms, 

Where  Christ  exalted  reigns ; 

And  learn  of  the  celestial  choir, 

Their  own  immortal  strains  ? 


222.       L.  M. 

For  the  Lord's  Supper.     Matt.  xxvi.  26—30. 

1  THUS  we  commemorate  the  day, 

On  which  our  dearest  Lord  was  slain  5 
Thus  we  our  pious  homage  pay, 
Till  he  appears  on  earth  again. 

3  Come,  great  Redeemer,  open  wide 
The  curtains  of  the  parting  sky  ; 
On  a  bright  cloud,  in  triumph  ride, 
And  on  the  wind's  swift  pinions  fly. 

3  Come,  King  of  kings^  with  thy  bright  train. 

Cherubs,  and  Seraphs,  heavenly  hosts ; 
Assume  thy  right,  enlarge  thy  reign 
As  far  as  earth  extends  her  coasts. 

4  Come,  Lord,  and  where  thy  cross  once  stood^ 

There  plant  thy  banner,  fix  thy  throne ; 
Subdue  the  rebels  by  thy  word. 

And  claim  the  nations  for  thine  own. 


223.       L.  M. 

Brotherly  Love.    Psa.  cxxxiii. 

HOW  pleasing  is  the  scene,  how  sweet ! 

When  kindred  souls  in  friendship  join  ; 
Whose  joys  and  cares  united  meet 

In  bands  of  ^mity  divine* 


^  Less  fragrant  was  the  oirvtment  pour*d ' 
On  Aaron's  consecrated  head, 
When  balmy  sweets,  profusely  shower'd, 
Down  to  his  sacred  vesture  spread. 

3  Not  flowery  Hermon  e'er  displayed, 

(Impearl'd  with  dew)  a  fairer  sight; 
Kor  Zion's  beauteous  hills,  array'd 
In  golden  beams  of  morning  light. 

4  'Tis  here  the  Lord  indulgent  sheds 

His  kindest  gifts,  a  heavenly  store  ; 
With  life  immortal  crowns  their  heads, 
When  earth's  frail  comforts  please  no  more. 


224.        L.  M. 

For  the  Lord's  Supper.     Luke  xxii.  15 — 20. 

1  JESUS  !  when  faith,  with  fixed  eyes. 
Beholds  thy  wond'rous  sacrifice, 
Love  rises  to  an  ardent  flame. 

And  we  all  other  hope  disclaim. 

2  With  cold  affections  who  can  see 

The  thorns,  the  scourge,  the  nails,  the  trap. 
Thy  flowing  tears,  and  purple  sweat, 
Thy  bleeding  hands,  and  head,  and  feet  ? 

3  Look,  saints,  into  his  opening  side, 

The  breach  how  large,  how  deep,  how  wide  | 
Thence  issues  forth  a  double  flood, 
Of  cleansing  water,  pard'ning  blood. 

4  Hence,  O  my  soul,  a  balsam  flows, 

To  heal  thy  wounds,  and  cure  thy  woes  ^. 
Immortal  joys  come  streaming  down, 
Joys,  like  his  grief,  imineuse,  unknown. 


5  Thus  I  could  sit,  and  ever  sing 

The  sufferings  of  my  heavenly  King ; 
With  glowing  pleasures,  spread  abroad 
The  mysteries  of  a  dying  Lord. 


225.       L.  M. 

The  Mercy  of  God  through  Christ.     Heb.  ii. 

1  IMMORTAL  God !  on  thee  we  call, 
The  great  original  of  all ; 

By  Thee  we  are,  to  Thee  we  tend, 
Our  sure  support,  our  glorious  end. 

2  We  praise  thy  free,  thy  heavenly  grape, 
Which  pitied  our  revolted  race, 

And  Jesus,  our  victorious  Head, 
The  Captain  of  salvation  made. 

3  He,  thine  eternal  love  decreed. 

Should  many  sons  to  glory  lead  ; 

And  rich  supplies  through  him  are  giveii 

To  fit  us  for  the  joys  of  heaven. 

4  Jesus  for  us,  O  gracious  name  ! 
Encounter'd  agony  and  shame  ; 
Jesus,  the  glorious  and  the  great, 

By  dreadful  sufferings  made  complete. 

5  A  scene  of  wonders  here  we  see, 
Worthy  thy  Son,  and  worthy  Thee ; 
This  theme  shall  now  inspire  our  tongues. 
And  raise  in  heaven  our  noblest  songs. 


226.       L.  M. 

For  the  Lord's  Supper.     1  Cor.  x.  16,  17.     John  vi.  58, 
1  GREAT  God !  thy  power  and  wisdom  shine 
In  all  the  works  thy  hand  hath  wrought ; 
But  mercy,  love,  and  grace  divine, 

Exceed  the  power  of  speech  or  thought. 
*  15 


2  Thy  precious  blood,  immortal  Lamb^ 

Takes  from  the  world  its  guilt  away ; 
Our  sin  and  curse,  reproach  and  shame, 
Are  drown'd  in  thine  own  crimson  sea. 

3  Salvation  ! — 'tis  a  welcome  sound, 

To  weary  souls,  by  sin  oppressed  y 
Here,  sinners,  you  may  heal  your  wounds, 
And  sooth  your  griefs   and  fears  to  rest^ 

4  While  in  this  dark  abode  we  stay, 

Our  feeble  voices  let  us  raise ; 
Then  up  to  glory  wing  our  way. 
And  join  the  eternal  song  of  praise. 


227.       s.  M. 

Lord's  Supper.     Rom.  xii.  4,  5.     Lu}?e  xxiv.  30,^  35. 

1  OUR  heavenly  Father  calls, 
And  Christ  invites  us  near; 

With  both,  our  friendship  shall  be  sweet, 
And  our  communion  dear. 

2  God  pities  all  our  griefs, 
He  pardons  every  day ; 

Almighty  to  protect  our  souk, 
And  wise  to  guide  our  way. 

3  How  large  his  bounties  are  ! 
What  various  stores  of  good, 

Diffus'd  from  our  Redeemer's  hand-. 
And  purchas'd  with  his  blood  1 

A  Jesus,  our  living  Head, 

We  bless  thy  faithful  care  ; 
Our  Advocate  before  the  throne* 

And  our  Forerunner  there* 


5  Here  fix  my  roving  heart! 

Here  wait  my  warmest  love ! 
Till  the  communion  be  complete 

In  nobler  scenes  above. 


228.       c.  M, 

Gospel  Invitation. 

1  LET  every  mortal  ear  attend, 

And  every  heart  rejoice  ; 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds 
With  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Rivers  of  love  and  mercy  here 

In  a  rich  ocean  join  : 
Salvation  in  abimdance  flows, 
Like  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 

•3  The  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace 
Stand  open  night  and  day  ; 
Lord,  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies^ 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 


229.      H.  M. 

Christ  crucified. 

1  LET  earth  and  heaven  agree,, 

Angels  and  men  be  join'd, 
To  celebrate  with  me 

The  Saviour  of  mankind  : 
To  adore  the  all-atoning  Lamb, 
And  bless  the  sound  of  Jesus'  narae^ 

2  Jesus  !  transporting  sound  ! 

The  joy  of  earth  and  heaven  ; 
No  other  help  is  found. 

No  other  name  is  given, 
By  which  we  can  salvation  have, 
But  Jesus  came  the  world  to  save. 


3  Jesus  !  harmonious  namel 
It  charms  the  hosts  above  f 
They  evermore  proclaim, 
And  wonder  at  his  love  ; 
'Tis  all  their  happiness  to  gaze, 
'Tis  heaven  to  see  our  Jesus'  face. 

4.  O,  unexampled  love  ! 

O,  all-redeeming  grace ! 
How  swiftly  didst  thou  move 

To  save  a  fallen  race  ; 
What  shall  I  do  to  make  it  known, 
What  thou  for  all  mankind  hast  done  ? 

3  O,  for  a  trumpet's  voice, 
On  all  the  world  to  call : 
To  bid  their  hearts  rejoice 
In  him  who  died  for  all ! 
For  all,  my  Lord  was  crucified. 
For  all,  for  all,  my  Saviour  died ! 


230.  P-  M.         7  s* 

Praise  to  the  Redeemer. 

1  GRATEFUL  notes  and  numbers  brmg, 
While  Jehovah's  praise  we  sing ; 
Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord, 

Be  thy  glorious  name  ador'd  t 

2  Men  on  earth,  and  saints  above, 
Sing  the  great  Redeemer's  love ; 
Lord,  thy  mercies  never  fail. 
Hail,  celestial  goodness,  hail  t 

3  While  on  earth  ordain'd  to  stay, 
Guide  our  footsteps  in  thy  way : 
Till  we  come  to  reign  with  thee. 
All  thy  glorious  greatness  see  ! 


4  Then,  with  angels,  we'll  again 
Wake  a  more  exalted  strain  : 
There,  in  joyful  songs  of  praise, 
We'll  our  grateful  voices  raise. 


231.  p.  M.      7s.  6s. 

Praise  to  Jehovah. 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  who  reigns  above, 

And  keeps  his  court  below  5 
Praise  the  holy  God  of  love. 

And  all  his  greatness  shew ; 
Praise  him  for  his  noble  deeds, 

Praise  him  for  his  matchless  power : 
Him  from  whom  all  good  proceeds. 

Let  earth  and  heaven  adore. 

Publish,  spread  to  all  around 

The  great  Jehovah's  name  ; 
Let  the  trumpet's  martial  sounid 

The  Lord  of  hosts  proclaim : 
Praise  him,  every  tuneful  string, 

All  the  reach  of  heavenly  art, 
All  the  powers  of  music  bring, 

The  music  of  the  heart. 

Him,  in  whom  they  move  and  live^ 

Let  every  creature  sing ; 
Glory  to  their  Maker  give, 

And  homage  to  their  king  : 
Hallow'd  be  his  name  beneath, 

As  in  heaven,  on  earth  ador'd ; 
Praise  the  Lord  in  every  breath ; 

Let  all  things  prjiise  the  Lord, 


232.       L.  p.  M. 

Praise  for  Divine  Goodness.     Psa.  cxlvi. 

1  I'LL  praise  my  Maker  while  I've  breath. 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powei^s  : 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last, 

Or  immortality  endures. 

2  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God  :   he  made  the  sky, 

And  earth,  and  seas,  with  all  their  train ; 
His  truth  for  ever  stands  secure  ! 
He  saves  the  oppress'd,  he  feeds  the  poor, 

And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain. 

3  The  Lord  pours  eyesight  on  the  blind ; 
The  Lord  supports  the  fainting  mind  ; 

He  sends  the  lab'ring  conscience  peace  j 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress. 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless, 

And  grants  the  prisoner  sweet  release. 

4  I'll  praise  him  while  he  lends  me  breath, 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers  : 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past. 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last. 

Or  immortality  endures. 


233.      L.  M. 

Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well. 

.1  NOW  shall  our  souls  with  pleasure  raise, 
To  our  dear  Lord,  a  song  of  praise  ; 
We'll  sing  his  love,  his  goodness  tell, 
Our  Saviour  hath  done  all  things  well. 


9  With  pitying  eyes  he  view'd  our  case, 
And  came  to  save  our  ruin'd  race; 
He  conquered  sin,  and  death,  and  hell  ; 
Our  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well. 

■3  He  undertook  to  bear  our  load, 
And  bring  us  back  again  to  God  5 
To  fit  us  with  himself  to  dwell  ; 
Christ  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  welL 

.4  He  will  accomplish  his  design, 
And  all  things  in  himself  combine  ; 
No  more  shall  ever  they  rebel : 
Our  Jesus  will  do  all  things  well. 

d  His  work,  how  great !  his  plan,  how  vast ! 
But  when  it  all  appears  at  last, 
It  will  our  highest  praise  excel ; 
For  Jesus  will  do  all  things  well. 

Q  When  the  creation  is  restor'd, 
And  God  shall  be  by  all  ador'd, 
How  loudly  will  the  triumph  swell, 
Our  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well. 

7  Sin,  death,  and  hell,  will  Christ  destroy, 
And  fill  the  universe  with  joy  ; 
His  love  shall  then  each  voice  compel 
To  cry  "  He  hath  done  all  things  well.*' 


234.       c.  p.  M. 

General  Pi^aise. 

BEGIN,  my  soul,  the  exalted  lay^, 
Let  each  enraptur'd  thought  obey, 

And  praise  the  Almighty  Name; 
Lo  !  heaven  and  earth,  and  seas  and  skies^ 
In  one  melodious  concert  rise. 

To  swell  the  inspiring  theme. 


2  Thou  heaven  of  heavens,  his  vast  abode^ 
Ye  clouds,  proclaim  your  Maker  God ; 

Ye  thuuders,  speak  his  power  ; 
Lo !  on  the  lightning's  rapid  wings, 
In  triumph,  rides  the  King  of  kings, 

Astonish'd  worlds  adore. 

3  Ye  deeps,  whose  roaring  billows  rise, 
To  join  the  thunder  of  the  skies, 

Praise  him  who  bids  you  roll ; 
His  praise  in  softer  notes  declare, 
Each  whispering  breeze  of  yielding  air. 

And  breathe  it  to  the  soul. 

4  Wake,  all  ye  soaring  tribes  and  sing ; 
Ye  cheerful  warblers  of  the  spring. 

Harmonious  anthems  raise, 
To  him  who  shap'd  your  finer  mould. 
Who  tipp'd  your  glittering  wings  with  gold. 

And  tun'd  your  voice  to  praise. 

3  Let  man,  by  nobler  passions  sway'd, 
The  feeling  heart,  the  reasoning  head 

In  heavenly  praise  employ  : 
Spread  the  Creator's  name  around, 
Till  heaven's  wide  arch  repeat  th«  soUnd, 

The  general  burst  of  joy. 


23o.       s.  M^ 

Christ  the  Light  of  tlie  World. 

1  BEHOLD  !  the  Prince  of  peace, 
The  chosen  of  the  Lord, 

God's  well-beloved  Son,  fulfils 
The  sure  prophetic  word  ! 

2  No  royal  pomp  adorns 
This  king  of  righteousness  ; 

But  meekness,  patience,  truth  and  love^ 
Compose  his  princely  dress. 


3  The  spirit  of  the  Lord, 
In  rich  abundance  shed, 

On  this  great  Prophet  gently  hghts, 
And  rests  upon  his  head. 

4  Jesus,  thou  Hght  of  men  ! 
Thy  doctrine  life  imparts  : 

O  may  we  feel  its  quickening  power, 
To  warm  and  cheer  our  hearts  ! 

5  Cheered  by  its  beams,  our  souls 
Shall  run  the  heavenly  waj^ ; 

The  path  which  Christ  hath  mark'd  and  trod. 
Will  lead  to  endless  day. 


236.       c.  M. 

Praise  to  God  and  the  Lamb, 

1  COME,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
With  angels  round  the  throne  ; 
Ten  thousand  thousands  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 


o 


"  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  cry, 

"  To  be  exalted  thus  ;" 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  hearts  reply, 

"  For  he  was  slain  for  us." 

Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honour  and  power  divine  ; 
And  blessings,  more  than  we  can  glvc^ 

Be,  Lord,  for  ever  thine. 

The  whole  creation  join  in  one. 

To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  him  that  sits  upon  the  throne* 

And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 
16 


237.       L.  M. 

Morning  Hymn. 

1  BLESS'D  be  thy  name,  my  God  and  King ; 
Fain  would  my  heart  thy  praises  sing, 

For  all  the  mercies  of  the  night. 
And  blessings  of  the  morning  light. 

2  'Tis  through  thy  mercy,  Lord,  to  me, 
I've  liv'd  another  day  to  see  ; 

May  I  this  day  thy  praise  proclaim, 
And  give  the  glory  to  thy  name. 

3  Give  me  this  day  my  daily  bread, 
And  Vvhile  my  body's  richly  fed, 
O  !  may  my  soul  be  truly  bless'd. 
And  feed  on  Christ,  my  righteousness. 


238.       c.  M. 

Resignation  to  the  Divine  Will. 

1  IN  all  thy  dealings,  gracious  God  ! 

We  own  thy  sovereign  powder; 
And  humbly  kiss  thy  chast'ning  rod. 
In  sorrow's  darkest  hour. 

2  For  sore  affliction's  sharpest  sting, 

In  mercy  oft  is  given, 
Our  thoughtless,  erring  steps  to  bring 
The  safest  road  to  heaven. 

3  Alike  thy  providence  supplies 

Each  blessing  which  we  share  ; 
Though  clouds  obscure  our  morning  skieSj 
The  evening  maj^  be  fair. 

4  Since,  then,  our  lot  of  good  or  ill 

Is  sent  with  wise  design. 
We'll  bow  submissive  to  thy  will, 
And  own  thy  power  divine. 


5  To  thee,  O  God  !  resignM,  we  pray, 
Whate'er  the  path  may  be, 
O  guide  our  feet  that  peaceful  way, 
Which  leads  to  heaven  and  Thee ! 


239.  p.  M.  12  s. 

Free  Grace.  1  John  i.  7.  Eph.  i.  7.  Rom.  v.  20  ;   viii.  37. 

1  THE  voice  of  free  grace,  cries,  escape  to  the  mountain  ! 
For  Adam's  lost  race  Christ  has  open'd  a  fountain  ; 
From  sin  and  uncleanness  and  every  transgression. 
His  blood  flows  so  freely  in  streams  of  salvation  : 

Hallchijah  !  to  the  Lamb,  who  has  brought  us  a  pardon, 
We'll  praise  him  again  when  we  pass  over  Jordan. 

2  That  fountain  so  clear,  from  the  Saviour's  side  flowing, 
Will  cleanse  from  all  sin  and  redeem  us  from  ruin : 
Though  sin  doth  abound,  to  our  just  condemnation, 
His  grace,  more  extensive,  brings  all  men  salvation  : 

Hallelujah  !  to  the  Lamb,  who  has  brought  us  a  pardon, 
We'll  praise  him  again  when  we  pass  over  Jordan. 

3  O,  Jesus,  our  Saviour,  thy  kingdom  is  glorious ! 
O'er  sin,  death  and  hell  thou  wilt  make  us  victorious: 
Thy  name  shall  be  prais'd  in  the  great  congregation. 
And  saints  shall  delight  in  ascribing  salvation  : 

Hallelujah  !  to  the  Lamb,  who  has  brought  us  a  pardon, 
We'll  praise  him  anew  on  the  other  side  Jordan. 


240.  p.   M.  7  s.  6  s. 

The  better  Portion. 

RISE,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings. 

Thy  better  portion  trace  ; 
Rise  from  transitory  things, 

Tow'rds  heaven,  thy  native  place; 
Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay, 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove  ; 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 

To  seats  prepar'd  above. 


Rivers  to  the  ocean  run, 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course  : 
Fire  ascending  seeks  the  sun, 

Both  speed  them  to  their  source  : 
So  a  soul,  that's  born  of  God, 

Pants  to  view  his  glorious  face, 
Upward  tends  to  his  abode, 

To  rest  in  his  embrace. 

Cease,  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to  mourn. 

Press  onward  to  the  prize  ; 
Soon  our  Saviour  will  return, 

Triumphant  in  the  skies  : 
Yet  a  season,  and  you  know 

Happy  entrance  will  be  given. 
All  our  sorrows  left  below, 

And  earth  exchang'd  for  heaveji, 


241.  L.  M. 

The  Books  of  Nature  and  Scripture  compared, 

1   THE  heavens  declare  thy  glory.  Lord  3 

In  every  star  thy  wisdom  shines  : 

But  when  our  eyes  behold  thy  word, 

We  read  thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 

•2  The  changing  seasons,  day  and  night, 
Thy  power  and  providence  confess : 
But  that  bless'd  volume  brings  to  light, 
Thy  grace,  and  truth,  and  righteousness. 

3  The  circling  sun  conveys  thy  praise 

Round  the  whole  earth,  and  never  stands ; 
So  has  thy  truth  its  cheering  rays, 
Diffus'd  to  widely  distant  lands. 

4  Nor  shall  thy  spreading  gospel  rest, 

Till  through  the  world  thy  truth  has  run  ; 
Till  Christ  has  all  the  nations  bless'd. 
That  see  the  light,  or  feel  the  sun. 


242.       c.  M, 

Christ's  first  and  second  Coming. 

SING  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands. 

Ye  tribes  of  every  tongue  : 
His  new  discovered  grace  demands 

A  new  and  noble  song. 

Say  to  the  nations,  Jesus  came 

A  guilty  world  to  save  ; 
From  vice  and  error  to  reclaim, 

And  rescue  from  the  grave. 

Let  heaven  proclaim  the  joyful  day ! 

Joy  through  the  earth  be  seen  j 
Let  cities  shine  in  bright  array. 

And  fields  in  cheerful  green. 

With  pleasure  lift  your  wond'ring  eyes, 

Ye  islands  of  the  sea  : 
Ye  mountains  sink,  ye  vallies  rise. 

Prepare  the  Saviour's  way. 

Behold  he  comes,  he  comes  to  bless 

The  nations  as  their  God  ; 
To  show  the  world  his  righteousness. 

And  send  his  truth  abroad. 


243.        P.M.      8  s.  7  s.  4  s. 

Universal  Praise. 

i  PRAISE  to  thee,  thou  great  Creator, 
Praise  be  thine  from  every  tongue, 
Join,  my  soul,  with  every  creature. 

Join  the  universal  song.  Hallelujah,  Join,.&:c. 

2  For  ten  thousand  blessings  given, 

For  the  hope  of  future  joy, 
Sound  his  praise  through  earth  and  heaven, 

Sound  Jehovah's  praise  on  high. 
Hallelujah !  Sound  Jehovah's  praise  on  high. 


244.       CM. 

"  Remember  no^v  thy  Creator  In  the  days  of  thy  youth." 
Eccl.  xii.  1. 

1  IN  the  soft  season  of  thy  youth, 

In  nature's  smiling  bloom, 
Ere  age  arrive,  and  trembling,  wait 
Its  summons  to  the  tomb; 

2  Remember  thy  Creator,  God  : 

For  him  thy  powers  employ  ; 
Make  him  thy  fear,  thy  love,  thy  hope,- 
Thy  conndence,  thy  joy. 

3  He  shall  defend  and  guide  thy  course 

Through  life's  uncertain  sea  ; 
Till  thou  art  landed  on  the  shore 
Of  bless'd  eternity. 

4  Then  seek  the  Lord  betimes,  and  choosft 

The  path  of  heavenly  truth  ; 
The  earth  affords  no  lovelier  sight 
Than  a  religious  youth. 


245.       H.  M. 

Praise  to  God  from  his  Works.     Psa.  cxlviii. 

1  YE  tribes  of  Adam!  join 

With  heaven,  and  earth,  and  seas, 

And  offer  notes  divijie 

To  your  Creator's  praise. 
Wide  as  he  reigns,  His  name  be  sung 
By  every  tongue,  In  endless  strains. 

2  The  shining  worlds  above 
In  glorious  order  stand, 
Or  in  swift  courses  move 
By  his  supreme  command. 

He  spake  the  word,  And  all  their  frame 
From  nothing  came.  To  praise  the  Lord. 


S  All  have  obeyed  his  will, 

Through  unknown  ages  past, 

And  shall  his  word  fulfil, 

AVhile  time  and  nature  last. 
In  different  ways,  His  works  proclaim 
His  wond'rous  name.  And  speak  his  praise. 

4  To  God,  the  sovereign  Lord, 

Your  joyful  thanks  repeat ; 

To  him  due  praise  afford, 

As  good  as  he  is  great : 
Wide  as  he  reigns.  His  name  be  sung 
By  every  tongue,  In  endless  strains. 


246.        P.M.        8  s.  7  s. 

Renewing  Love. 

1  HEAVENLY  Father,  here  we  bless  thee ! 

All  thy  goodness  we  adore  ; 
And  with  humble  songs  address  thee, 

God  of  mercy,  love,  and  power ! 
Thou  hast  been  our  great  salvation, 

Through  the  world's  deceitful  maze ; 
Through  affliction  and  temptation, 

Thou  hast  kept  us  all  our  days. 

2  Having  help  from  thee  obtained, 

Here  before  thee,  Lord,  we  stand ; 
Foes  and  fears  thou  hast  restrained, 

By  thy  gracious,  mighty  hand  ; 
Every  want  hast  thou  supplied, 

Life  and  health,  and  needful  food ; 
Nothing  has  thy  love  denied 

Which  thou  knew'st  would  do  us  good. 

3  But  renewing  love  and  favour, 

In  us  wrought  by  sovereign  grace, 
Through  a  dear  and  precious  Saviour, 
Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise  ; 


Here  our  sins  are  all  forgiven  ; 

Here  our  mighty  debt  is  paid  ; 
Here  we've  peace,  and  peace  with  heaven. 

Made  with  him  our  living  Head. 


247.       s.  M. 

Salvation  by  Grace.     Eph.  ii.  5. 

1  GRACE  !  'tis  a  charming  sound ! 
Harmonious  to  the  ear  ! 

Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound. 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contriv'd  a  way 
To  save  rebellious  man, 

And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display, 
Which  drew  the  wond'rous  plan. 

3  Grace  first  inscribed  my  name 
In  God's  eternal  book  : 

'Twas  grace  that  gave  me  to  the  I^amb^ 
Who  all  my  sorrows  took. 

4  Grace  led  my  roving  feet 
To  tread  the  heavenly  road  ; 

And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet^ 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

5  Grace  taught  my  soul  to  pray, 
And  made  my  eyes  o'erflow  : 

'Twas  grace  Avhich  kept  me  to  this  day, 
And  will  not  let  me  go. 

6  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown 
Through  everlasting  days  ; 

It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone. 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 


248.       L.  M. 

The  Lamb  that  was  slam.     Rev.  v.  7. 

1  FROM  heaven  the  angelic  sound  began, 

It  shook  the  skies  and  reacii'd  to  man  : 
By  man  receiv'd,  it  mounts  again 
Whilst  fragrant  odours  fill  the  plain, 

2  Worthy  the  Lamb  of  boundless  sway. 

In  earth  and  heaven  the  Lord  of  all ; 
Ye  princes,  rulers,  powers  obey. 
And  low  before  his  footstool  fall. 

3  The  deed  was  done  !  the  Lamb  was  slain  ! 

The  groaning  earth  the  burthen  bore  ! 
He  rose,  he  lives  !  he  lives  to  reign, 
Nor  time  shall  shake  his  endless  power. 

4  Wisdom  and  strength  are  his  alone, 

He  rais'd  the  top-stone,  shouting  grace  ; 
Honour  has  built  his  lofty  throne, 
And  glory  shines  upon  his  face. 

5  Higher,  still  higher,  swell  the  strain ; 

Creation's  voice  the  note  prolong  ; 
The  Lamb  shall  ever,  ever  reign  ; 
Let  hallelujahs  crown  the  song. 


249.       c.  M, 

Faith  in  the  promise  of  Salvation. 

1  BEGIN,  my  tongue,  some  heavenly  theme, 

And  speak  some  boundless  thing  ; 
The  mighty  works  or  mightier  name, 
Of  our  eternal  King. 

2  Tell  of  his  wond'rous  faithfulness, 

And  sound  his  power  abroad  ; 
Sing  the  sweet  promise  of  his  grace, 
And  the  performing  God. 


3  Proclaim  '  Salvation  from  the  Lord 

Per  wretched,  djing  men  ;' 
His  hand  has  writ  the  sacred  word 
With  an  immortal  pen. 

4  Engrav'd  as  in  eternal  brass, 

1  he  mighty  promise  shines  : 
Nor  can  the  powers  of  darkness  raze 
Those  everlasting  lines. 


250.        c.  M. 

To  be  ashamed  of  Jesus,  is  absurd  and  dang'erous. 

1  IS  there  on  earth  a  nobler  name 

Than  Jesus  to  be  found  ? 
Who  can  assert  a  higher  claim, 
Or  more  with  truth  abound  ? 

2  The  Son  of  God  adorn'd  with  grace, 

Commissioned  from  above, 
He  bears  to  our  rebellious  race 
The  messages  of  love. 

3  Behold  his  gentle  spirit  feel 

The  sufferings  of  mankind ; 
And  with  a  word  the  sorrows  heal 
Of  body  and  of  mind. 

4  How  noble  were  the  truths  he  taught. 

How  pure  the  life  he  led ! 
And  shall  another  Lord  be  sought, 
And  we  disown  our  Head  ? 

5  Forbid  it,  Lord  !  nor  let  us  yield 

To  this  unworthy  shame  ; 
But  each,  w'ith  holy  courage  filPd, 
Rejoice  in  Jesus'  name. 


251.       c.  M. 

Asking  the  Way  to  Zion.     Jer.  i.  5. 

1  INQUIRE,  ye  pilgrims,  for  the  way 

That  leads  to  Zion's  hill; 
And  thither  set  yonr  steady  face, 
With  a  determined  will. 

2  Invite  the  strangers  all  around, 

Your  pious  march  to  join  ; 
And  spread  the  sentiments  you  feel 
Of  faith  and  love  divine. 

3  Come,  let  us  to  his  temple  haste, 

And  seek  his  favour  there, 
Before  his  footstool  humbly  bow, 
And  pour  our  fervent  pi-aj^er. 

4  Come,  let  us  join  our  souls  to  God, 

In  everlasting  bands ; 
And  seize  the  blessings  he  bestows 
With  eager  hearts  and  hands. 

5  Come,  let  us  prove  without  delay. 

The  covenant  of  his  grace  ; 
Nor  shall  the  years  of  distant  life 
Its  memory  efface. 

6  Thus  may  our  rising  offspring  haste 

To  see  their  father''s  God  ; 
Nor  e'er  forsake  the  happy  path 
Their  youthful  feet  have  trod. 


232.      c.  M. 

Christ's  Second  Advent. 

1  HE  comes  !  Jehovah  comes  to  bless 
The  nations  as  their  God, 
To  shew  his  truth  and  righteousness, 
And  spread  his  power  abroad. 


2  The  christian  -vvcrld  in  darknesrs  lies. 

By  falsehood  over-run  ; 
The  moon  and  stars  no  longer  rise, 
And  clouds  have  veiPd  the  sun. 

3  But  lo !  the  mighty  God  appears; 

On  clouds  behold  him  ride; 
He  comes  to  dry  his  Zion's  tears, 
And  cheer  his  mourning  bride. 

4  Now  sacred  love  with  mildest  rays 

In  Zion's  land  shall  rise ; 
The  heavenly  sun  divinely  blaze, 
And  brighten  all  the  skies, 

5  Now  truth  shall  chace  the  clouds  awa}-^, 

And  falsehood  reign  no  more  ; 
But  one  unclouded,  heavenly  day 
Shall  shine  from  shore  to  shore. 


253,       L.    M. 

On  the  Same. 

1  THE  morning  dawns  ;  celestial  light 
Dispels  the  gloomy  shades  of  night ; 
Truth  rears  her  standard  once  again, 
And  love,  celestial  love,  shall  reign. 

2  The  heavenly  Sun,  the  Lord  our  God, 
Beams  his  refulgent  rays  abroad  : 
He  comes  to  bless  the  ransom'd  soul, 
And  spread  his  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  Now  nations,  barb'rous,  rude  and  bhnd, 
In  Jesus  shall  salvation  find  : 

Idols  before  his  name  shall  fall. 
And  Christ  our  God  be  Lord  of  all. 


4  Thus  every  land  and  clime  shall  hear 
The  Lord  is  God,  his  name  revere  ; 
From  sin,  and  death,  and  darkness  rise, 
And  join  the  concert  of  the  skies. 


254.      c.  M. 

A  Hymn  of  Praise. 

1  INDULGENT  Father !  how  divine, 

How  rich  thy  bounties  are  ! 
Through  nature's  ample  round  they  shine. 
Thy  goodness  to  declare  : 

2  But  in  the  nobler  work  of  grace, 

What  sweeter  mercy  smiles, 
Reflected  from  the  Saviour's  face, 
And  every  fear  beguiles ! 

3  Such  wonders.  Lord  !  while  we  survey, 

To  Thee  our  thanks  shall  rise, 
When  morning  ushers  in  the  day, 
Or  evening  veils  the  skies. 

4  When  glim-ring  life  resigns  its  flame. 

Thy  praise  shall  tune  our  breath ; 
The  sweet  remembrance  of  thy  name 
Shall  gild  the  shades  of  death. 

5  But  O,  how  bless'd  our  songs  shall  rise, 

In  sweet  seraphic  lay. 
When  all  thy  glories  meet  our  eyes 
Through  an  eternal  day. 


255.       c.  M. 

Not  ashamed  of  Jesus. 

JESUS,  and  shall  it  ever  be, 
A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  Thee  ? 
Ashamed  of  Thee,  whom  angel's  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days  ? 


2  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  sooner  fau 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star  ; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

3  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  be  asham'd  of  noon  ^ 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul  till  he, 
Bright  morning  star,  bids  darkness  llee. 

4  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  that  dear  friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend  ? 
No  ;  when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  adore  his  name. 

5  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  yes  I  may 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away; 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fear  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

6  Till  then, — nor  is  my  boasting  vain, 
Till  then,  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain ; 
And  now  may  this  my  glory  be. 
That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  me. 

7  His  institutions  will  I  prize. 

Take  up  the  cross,  the  shame  despise— 
Dare  to  defend  his  noble  cause. 
And  yield  obedience  to  his  laws. 


256.      L.  M. 

Jesus,  the  Sun  of  Heaven. 

JESUS,  thou  Sun  of  love  divine. 
Thy  rays  through  boundless  nature  shine; 
In  thee  with  bright  effulgence  meet 
Wisdom  and  love,  and  light  and  heat. 


2  Through  heaven  thy  glory  is  display'd 
In  one  bright  day  without  a  shade  : 
Angels  from  thee  supremely  prove 
The  nameless,  endless  joys  of  love. 

3  With  thee  they  dwell  in  fervid  light, 
Nor  feel  nor  fear  the  shades  of  night : 
Thy  heavenly  beams  will  never  fail, 
But  one  eternal  day  prevail. 

4  Be  darkness  known  on  earth  no  more, 
But  truth  display'd  from  shore  to  shore  ; 
Till  men  of  every  land  shall  see 

Thy  glory,  Lord,  and  worship  thee. 

5  'Tis  done — the  Sun  of  love  appears, 

The  shades  withdraAv,  the  morning  clean 
Now  love  and  truth  prevail  again. 
And  one  eternal  day  shall  reign. 


257.  C.  M. 

Divine  Love. 

HOW  shall  we  praise  thy  dear-lov'd  Name^- 

Our  Saviour  and  our  God? 
Fain  would  we  all  thy  love  proclaim, 

And  sound  thy  power  abroad. 

But  ah  !  our  noblest  accents  die, 
So  weak  and  mean  they  prove  ; 

In  vain  our  warmest  praises  try 
To  speak  thy  boundless  love. 

So  vast  the  subject,  angel's  tongues 

Can  never  speak  its  worth; 
Not  all  their  soul-enchanting  songs 

Can  ever  set  it  forth. 


4  Unfathomable  are  its  deeps, 

Its  height  no  angel  knows ; 
Open  this  fountain  ever  keeps, 
And  unto  all  it  floAvs. 

5  For  love  is  Deity  alone, 

'Tis  heaven  and  all  divine  ; 
It  beams  refulgent  from  the  throne, 
And  will  for  ever  shine. 


258.       L.  M. 

''  This  do  in  remembrance  of  me.*'     1  Cor.  xi.  24. 

1  "  EAT,  drink,  in  memory  of  your  friend  :" — 

Such  was  our  Master's  last  request ; 
Who  all  the  pangs  of  death  endur'd, 
That  we  might  live  for  ever  bless'd. 

2  Yes,  we'll  record  thy  matchless  love. 

Thou  kindest,  tenderest,  best  of  friends  ! 
Thy  dying  love,  the  noblest  praise 
Our  hearts  can  offer  thee,  transcends. 

3  'Tis  pleasure  more  than  earth  can  give 

Thy  goodness  through  these  vales  to  see  5 
Thy  table,  food  celestial  yields, 

And  happy  they  who  sit  with  Thee. 


259.      c.  M, 

A  Hymn  of  Praise.     Luke  xiii.  35. 

1  NOW  blessing,  honour,  glory,  praise, 

By  angel  hosts  are  sung; 
The  saints  below  their  voices  raise, 
And  join  the  heavenly  throng. 

2  Ador'd  be  he  who  comes  to  bless 

The  nations  with  his  love ; 
To  shew  his  truth  and  righteousness, 
And  every  cloud  remove. 


^  Blessed  he  he  who  comes  to  reign 
In  Zion's  happy  land  : 
Jerusalem  is  built  again, 
And  shall  for  ever  stand. 

1  No  more  this  kingdom  shall  decay, 
No  more  the  temple  fall ; 
Here  Jesus  reigns  with  endless  sway, 
The  King  and  Lord  of  alL 


260.       L.  M. 

God  our  Father. 

1  IS  there  a  lone  and  dreary  hour 

When  worldly  pleasures  lose  their  power  ? 

Our  Father  !  let  us  turn  to  thee, 

And  set  each  thought  of  darkness  free. 

2  Is  there  a  time  of  racking  grief, 
Which  scorns  the  prospect  of  relief? 
Great  Father !  break  the  cheerless  gloom, 
And  bid  each  heart  its  calm  resume. 

3  Is  there  an  hour  of  peace  and  joy, 
When  hope  is  all  our  soul's  employ? 
Kind  Father !  still  our  hopes  will  roam, 
Until  they  rest  with  Thee,  their  home. 

4  The  noontide  blaze,  the  midnight  scene,, 
The  dawn,  or  twilight's  sweet  serene. 
The  sick,  nay,  e'en  the  dying  hour. 
Shall  own  a  Father's  grace  and  power. 


261.  L.  M. 

The  happy  state  of  the  Christian. 

AS  we  advance  in  wisdom's  ways. 
Thy  love  demands  new  songs  of  praLse ; 
Our  pleasures,  joys,  and  hopes  increase^ 
And  all  within  is  settled  peace. 
*  17 


2  Our  foes  with  weaker  power  assail : 
With  strength  increasin;^  we  prevail: 
Above  our  every  tempter  rise, 

And  press  with  zeal  towards  the  skies. 

3  Look  we  at  death  ?  'tis  with  delight ; 
A  gentle  sleep,  and  short  the  night ; 
Angels  support  the  feeble  head, 

Our  souls  have  nothing  here  to  dread. 

4  Think  we  of  judgment  ?  happy  day  ! 
Joyful  the  summons  we  obey  ; 

It  is  to  meet  the  God  we  love, 

And  take  our  glorious  crowns  above. 

5  Transporting  thought !  celestial  state  : 
For  this  we  live,  for  this  we  wait ; 
And  while  v.e  take  the  happy  road. 
Our  songs  of  praise  ascend  to  God. 


262.      c.  p.  M. 

Lord^s  Day  Morning. 

HAIL,  happy  day,  the  type  of  rest, 
When  all  the  faithful  shall  be  bless'd^ 

And  cease  from  toil  and  pain  ; 
So  we  to-day  the  emblem  prove, 
Cease  from  all  work,  but  praise  and  love, 

And  sohd  pleasure  gain. 

To-day  our  mighty  Conqueror  rose, 
In  triumph  o'er  his  numerous  foes, 

And  death  a  captive  bound ; 
So  we  from  every  evil  rise. 
Mount  up  in  thought  towards  the  skies, 

And  walk  on  Zion's  ground  ! 

Begone,  ye  every  worldly  care  ; 
My  soul  to  study,  praise  and  prayer, 
To-day  be  wholly  given ; 


ril  humbly  wait  at  Jesus'  feet, 
The  saints  in  solemn  worship  meet, 
And  learn  the  way  to  heaven. 

Jesus  will  kindly  condescend 

To  teach  my  soul,  my  heart  amend, 

And  fill  me  with  his  love ! 
That  every  sabbath  I  may  know, 
An  antepast  of  heaven  below, 

The  rest  of  saints  above  I 


263.       L.  M. 

Anticipations  of  Eternity. 

1  IN  that  great  day,  when  Jesus  comes 
To  raise  his  children  from  their  tombs. 
He'll  take  them  to  the  seats  above, 
To  dwell  with  him,  and  feel  his  love. 
Sweet  recollection  will  begin,  ^ 
How  grace  has  sav'd  them  from  their  sm 
How  mercy  led  them  all  the  way. 

To  the  blest  realms  of  endless  day. 

2  Then  will  they  to  perfection  know, 
All  they  have  waited  fox  below ; 
Error  and  darkness  then  shall  fly, 
And  heaven  reveal  a  cloudless  sky. 
Then  shall  the  saints  with  joy  approve 
The  paths  of  providential  love  ; 

And,  with  united  wonder,  trace 
The  methods  of  redeeming  grace. 

3  They  will  with  pleasure  then  review 
The  weary  steps  they  trod  below  ; 
And  in  celestial  accents  tell. 

The  Saviour  hath  done  all  things  well. 


The  flock  will  then  ihe  shepherd  own, 
And  be  his  jo}^,  and  glorious  crown, 
While  mutual  love  and  friendship  reign, 
And  smile  through  all  the  happy  train. 


264.       L.  M. 

Fulfilment  of  God's  Promises.     Isa.  Ixiii.  7. 

2   RISE,  every  heart  and  every  tongue, 
Prepare  a  sweet  angelic  song  ; 
Surprising  mercies  must  require 
An  angePs  lay,  a  seraph's  fire. 

!2  See  w^hat  the  gracious  God  of  heaven 
Hath  now  to  his  own  Israel  given  ; 
No  heart  can  feel,  no  tongue  express^ 
The  wonders  of  his  love  and  grace. 

3  In  every  age  the  Lord  was  kind. 
And  to  his  church  reveaPd  his  mind  ^ 
But  we  enjoy  a  wond'rous  store 

Of  mercies  never  known  before. 

4  The  sun  of  heaven  illumes  the  soul, 
Oceans  of  mercies  sweetly  roll  ; 

The  heavenly  streams  of  truth  and  love 
Flow  freely  from  the  Fount  above. 

5  O  happy  day  !  we  live  to  see 
How  kind  to  men  our  God  can  be  : 
His  greatest  mercies  stand  confess'd, 
And  Zion  is  divinely  bless'd. 

6  Thy  truth  and  loving  kindness.  Lord, 
We  will  with  holy  songs  record  ; 

To  us  are  richest  favours  given, 
And  praises  shall  return  to  heaven. 


265.  p.   M.  7  s. 

Call  to  Universal  Praise.     Psalm  cxvii. 

1  ALL  ye  Gentiles,  praise  the  Lord  ; 

All  ye  lands,  ^^our  voices  raise  : 

Heaven  and  earth,  with  loud  accord, 

Praise  the  Lord,  for  ever  praise. 

2  For  his  truth  and  mercy  stand, 

Past,  and  present,  and  to  be, 
Like  the  years  of  his  right-hand, 
Like  his  own  eternity. 

3  Praise  Him,  ye  who  know  his  love, 

Praise  Him  from  the  depths  beneath, 
Praise  Him  in  the  heights  above  ; 
Praise  your  Maker,  all  that  breathe. 


266.      L.  M. 

God's  Goodness  and  Mercy. 

1  YE  nations  round  the  earth  rejoice 

Before  the  Lord,  your  sovereign  King : 
Serve  him  with  cheerful  heart  and  voice  ; 
With  all  your  tongues  his  glory  sing. 

2  The  Lord  is  God  :  'Tis  he  alone 

Doth  life,  and  breath,  and  being  give  : 
We  are  his  work,  and  not  our  own ; 
The  sheep  that  on  his  pastures  live. 

3  Enter  his  gates  w^ith  songs  of  joy, 

With  praises  to  his  courts  repair ; 
And  make  it  your  divine  employ, 

To  pay  your  thanks  and  honours  there. 

4  The  Lord  is  good,  the  Lord  is  kind ; 

Great  is  his  grace,  his  mercy  sure : 
And  the  whole  race  of  man  shall  find 
His  truth  from  age  to  age  endure. 


267.       s.  M. 

Christ,  the  Conqueror  of  Death  and  Hell.     Isa.  lxiii.7. 

1  ARISE,  my  soul,  arise, 

And  with  a  cheerful  voice, 
In  God,  the  source  of  all  thy  joys, 

Thj^  Saviour  God,  rejoice. 

'S  His  robes  were  stain'd  in  blood. 

When  he  subdued  his  foes  ; 
And  'twas  for  us  the  mighty  God 

To  conquer  hell  arose. 

3  By  his  almighty  power 

Against  our  foes  he  fought  ; 
And  in  the  great  and  awful  hour,     > 

Our  full  salvation  wrought. 


268.       H.  31. 

The  Heavenly  Sun. 

1  IN  yon  bless'd  world  above, 

Where  angel-hosts  reside, 
The  Sun  of  truth  and  love 

Is  never  known  to  hide ; 
Its  sacred  heat  for  ever  glows, 
Divinely  sweet  to  all  it  flows. 

2  Its  all-attracting  light 

For  ever  flows  the  same  ; 
No  darkness  there  or  night, 
No  clouds  obscure  the  flame  : 
One  endless  day  will  constant  shine 
And  every  ray  is  light  divine. 

3  0,  could  we  see  this  light, 

And  feel  its  heavenly  heat. 
Joyful  we'd  take  our  flight 


To  some  celestial  seat ; 
With  ano;els  sit,  and  sing  away, 
At  Jesus  feet,  an  endless  day. 


269.      L.  M. 

Christ  the  bright  and  Morning  Star. 

1  IN  glory  bright  the  Saviour  reigns. 
And  endless  grandeur  there  sustains; 
We  view  his  beams,  and  from  afar 
Hail  him,  the  bright,  the  Morning-Star. 

2  Blest  Star  !  where'er  his  lustre  shines, 
He  all  the  soul  with  grace  refines ; 
And  makes  each  happy  saint  declare, 
He  is  the  bright,  the  Morning-Star. 

-3  Great  Star !  in  whom  salvation  dwells, 
His  beam  the  thickest  cloud  dispels ; 
The  grossest  darkness  flies  afar, 
Before  this  bright,  this  Morning-Star. 

4  Most  glorious  Star  !  be  thou  our  guide, 
Nor  from  our  souls  thy  splendor  hide ; 
Let  nothing  thy  sweet  beams  debar, 
Thou  only  bright  and  Morning-Star. 

5  Eternal  Star !  our  songs  shall  rise, 
When  we  shall  meet  thee  in  the  skies ; 
And,  in  eternal  anthems,  there 

Praise  Thee,  the  bright,  the  Morning-Star. 


270.        c.  M. 

The  unceasing  Goodness  of  our  Heavenly  Father. 

1  JEHOVAH,  God  !  thy  gracious  power, 
On  every  hand  we  see  ; 
O  may  the  blessings  of  each  hour, 
Lead  all  our  thoughts  to  Thee. 


2  If  on  the  wings  of  morn  we  speed 

To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
Thy  hand  will  there  our  footsteps  lead, 
Thy  love  our  path  surround. 

3  Thy  power  is  in  the  ocean  deeps, 

And  reaches  to  the  skies  ; 
Thine  eye  of  mercy  never  sleeps, 
Thy  goodness  never  dies. 

4  From  morn  till  noon,  till  latest  eve, 

The  hand  of  God  we  see  ; 
And  all  the  blessings  we  receive, 
Proceed  alone  from  Thee. 

o  In  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time, 
On  Thee  our  hopes  depend  ; 
Through  every  age,  in  every  clime, 
Our  Father  and  our  Friend. 


271.       s.  M. 

The  Love  of  our  Saviour  prompting  to  Christian  Love. 

1  JESUS,  the  friend  of  man, 
Invites  us  to  his  board ; 

The  welcome  summons  we  obey, 
And  own  our  gracious  Lord. 

2  Here  we  show  forth  his  love, 
Which  spake  in  every  breath, 

Prompted  each  action  of  his  life, 
And  triumphed  in  his  death. 

3  One  faith,  one  hope,  one  Lord, 
One  God  alone  we  know ; 

Brethren  we  are ;  let  every  heart 
With  kind  affections  glow. 


4  Here  let  our  powers  unite, 
His  honoured  name  to  raise  ; 

Let  grateful  joy  fill  every  mind, 
And  every  voice  be  praise. 

5  Warm'd  with  our  Masters  love, 
And  thy  unmcasur'd  grace, 

Lord,  let  our  thankful  hearts  expand, 
And  all  mankind  embrace. 


272.       H.  M. 

Close  of  Service. 

1  KIND  Lord,  before  thy  face 

Again  with  joy  we  bow, 
For  all  the  gifts  and  grace. 

Thou  dost  on  us  bestow  ; 
Our  tongues  would  all  thy  love  proclaim, 
And  chant  the  honours  of  thy  name. 

2  Here,  in  thine  earthly  house, 

Our  joyful  souls  have  met ; 
Here  paid  our  solemn  vows. 

And  felt  our  union  sweet : 
For  this  our  tongues  thy  love  proclaim, 
And  chant  the  honours  of  thy  name. 

3  Thy  truth,  like  ointment  shed, 

Hath  breath'd  a  rich  perfume  ; 
Thy  light,  divinely  spread, 

Hath  broke  the  darksome  gloom  : 
For  this  our  tongues  thy  love  proclaim, 
And  chant  the  honours  ol  thy  name. 

4  Now  may  we  dwell  in  peace, 

Till  here  again  we  come ; 
And  may  our  love  increase, 
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Till  thou  shalt  guide  us  home  : 
Then  shall  our  tongues  thy  love  proclaim, 
And  chant  the  honours  of  thy  name. 


273.       s.  M. 

The  Lord  seen  and  adored  in  the  Creation. 

1  WHEN  I  survey  this  world 
With  all  its  beauteous  frame, 

Its  great  Creator  I  adore, 
And  celebrate  his  name. 

2  The  boundless  whole  displays 
The  wonders  of  the  Lord : 

All  nature  echoes  with  his  praise. 
And  be  his  name  ador'd. 

3  The  sun  in  every  beam 
Proclaims  the  God  above  : 

Its  ardent  rays  exhibit  him, 
Who  rules  the  worlds  in  love. 

4  The  lofty  stars  by  night. 
The  moon  with  paler  glow, 

In  every  twinkling  ray  of  light. 
Their  Maker's  honour  show. 

5  The  universal  whole 
Proclaims  Jehovah's  praise ; 

And  O,  that  every  living  soul 
Would  songs  of  honour  raise  ! 

6  The  worlds  were  made  in  love, 
By  wisdom  all  divine ; 

And  while  in  praise  my  tongue  can  move. 
That  praise,  O  Lord,  be  thine  ! 


274.       s.  M. 

Salvation. 

1  SALVATION,  O  the  thought ! 
For  sinners  doom'd  to  die, 

Paid  for  by  Jesus,  dearly  bought. 
To  raise  his  foes  on  high. 

2  Salvation,  O  the  song  ! 
Let  all  the  world  prgclaim. 

And  every  heart,  and  every  tongue, 
Rejoice  to  hear  the  name. 

3  Salvation,  rich  and  free, 
Salvation,  long  and  broad, 

Salvation  for  such  worms  as  we, 
'Tis  all  the  work  of  God. 

4  He  works  to  will  and  do, 
The  Alpha  is  his  name. 

And  he  the  great  Omega  too — ■ 
All  glory  to  the  Lamb. 


275.       c.  M. 

Communion  Hymn. 

1   THE  blessed  Jesus  is  my  Lord, 
I  trust  in  him  alone  ; 
For  every  promise  of  his  word 
Is  steadfast  as  his  throne. 

3  Am  I  a  sinner  in  his  sight. 
And  humbled  for  my  guilt  ? 
To  save  and  heal  is  his  delight. 
For  me  his  blood  was  spilt. 

3  Am  I  athirst  for  living  wine  ? 
The  fountain's  full  and  free .; 
Jesus  will  give  the  truth  divine, 
He  promis'd  it  to  mc. 


4  Am  I  desiring  heavenly  bread 
With  an  impatient  mind  ? 
With  this  I  shall  be  richly  fed, 
For  Jesus  Christ  is  kind. 


276.       L.  M. 

Prayer  for  Divine  Aid. 

.1   AT  anchor  laid,  remote  from  home, 
Toiling  I  cry,  sweet  spirit,  come ! 
Celestial  breeze,  no  longer  stay, 
But  swell  my  sails,  and  speed  my  way, 

2  Fain  would  I  mount,  fain  would  I  glow, 
And  loose  my  cable  from  below : 
But  I  can  only  spread  my  sail. 
Thou,  thou  must  breathe  th'  auspicious  gale* 


277.       L.  M. 

At  a  Convention  of  Ministers. 

1  NOW  we  are  met  from  different  parts, 
May  heavenly  love  inspire  our  hearts ; 
May  all  we  do  be  done  in  love. 
Like  those  that  meet^to  praise  above. 

'2  May  this  a  striking  emblem  be 
Of  that  great  meeting  all  must  see : 
Where  heavenly  love  tunes  every  chord 
In  loud  hosannas  to  the  Lord. 

3  Be  with  us,  Jesus,  while  we  stay, 
And  guide  us  when  we  praise  or  pray ; 
In  all  we  do,  may  we  proclaim 
The  praise  and  glory  of  thy  name. 


278.       s.  M. 

The  Influence  of  Love. 

1  LOVE  is  the  strongest  tie 
That  can  our  hearts  unite ; 

Love  makes  our  service  liberty, 
Our  every  burden  H^ht. 

2  We  run  in  God's  commands 
When  love  directs  the  way ; 

With  willing  hearts,  and  active  hands. 
Our  Maker's  will  obey. 

3  Love  softens  all  our  toil, 

And  makes  our  bondage  blest ; 
The  gloomy  desert  wears  a  smile 
When  love  inspires  the  breast. 

4  Let  love  forever  grow, 

And  banish  wrath  and  strife: 
So  shall   we  witness  here  below 
The  joys  of  social  life. 

5  When  we  ascend  the  skies, 
And  see  the  Saviour's  face, 

Love  will  to  full  perfection  rise, 
And  reign  through  all  the  place. 


279.        p.  M.      8  s. 

Spring;. 

1  THE  winter  is  over  and  gone  : 

The  thrush  whistles  sweet  on  the  spray. 
The  turtle  breathes  forth  her  soft  moan, 
The  lark  mounts  and  warbles  away. 

2  Shall  every  creature  around 

Their  voices  in  concert  unite. 
And  I,  the  most  favour'd,  be  found 
In  praising  to  take  less  delight  ? 
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3  Awake,  then,  my  harp  and  m}^  lute! 

Sweet  organs,  your  notes  loudly  swell ! 
No  longer  my  lips  shall  be  mute, 
The  Saviour's  high  praises  to  tell. 

4  His  love  in  my  heart  shed  abroad, 

My  graces  shall  bloom  as  the  spring ; 
This  temple,  his  Spirit's  abode, 
My  joy,  as  my  duty,  to  sing. 

280.      c.  p.  M. 

Universal  Praise  to  the  Creator. 

1  YE  angels  that  surround  the  throne. 
Where  your  Creator's  name  is  known, 

Through  all  the  realms  above — 
Your  greatest  skill  in  praising  try, 
And  all  your  golden  harps  employ, 

To  sing  creating  love. 

2  But  you,  the  children  of  his  love, 
Who  have  been  call'd  to  moutit  above. 

From  sin  and  sorr(>w  too  : 
Let  angels  to  your  s6ngs  give  place, 
For  you  can  sing  redeeming  grace, 

Your  song  is  always  new. 

3  And  may  we  not,  who  still  lay  here, 
With  joy  and  triumph  lend  an  ear, 

And  humbly  try  to  sing  ; 
Though  darkly  through  a  glass  we  see, 
Each  of  us  cry,  "  he  died  for  me, 

Adored  be  my  King." 

4  But  when  we  take  the  sacred  book, 
And  at  each  precious  promise  look, 

Of  universal  grace  ; 
'Tis  here  the  joyful  day  we  view, 
When  the  poor  Gentile  with  the  Jew 

Shall  see  his  Saviour's  face. 


5  Then  may  all  Adam's  fallen  race, 
As  fellow-heirs  of  this  same  grace, 

And  branches  of  one  vine, 
In  one  eternal  song  conspire. 
To  praise  the  Lamb,  our  soul's  desire, 

When  all  their  brethren  join. 

2S1.        CM. 

Li^ht  shining  out  of  Darkness. 

1  GOD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 

His  wonders  to  perform  ; 
He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never  failing  skill. 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs 
And  works  his  sovereign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take ! 

The  clouds  you  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace  ; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour ; 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err. 

And  scan  his  work  in  vain ; 
God  is  his  own  interpreter. 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 


282.       c.  M. 

The  Feast  of  the  Lord's  Supper. 

1  ONCE  more  do  we  enjoj  the  sign 

That  we  are  sons  of  God, 
Partake  the  sacred  bread  and  wine. 
The  holy  fiesh  and  blood. 

2  Now  seaPd  again  by  Jesus'  love, 

We  call  the  Lord  our  own  ; 
With  strength  renew'd  mount  up  above, 
And  hasten  to  our  throne. 

3  O  happy  meeting,  heavenly  feast ! 

Where  God  and  sinners  meet ! 
And  we  (behold)  the  honoured  guest. 
That  sit  at  Jesus'  feet ! 

4  But  O,  the  bless'd  transporting  thought  I 

Soon  we  shall  rise  above ; 
And  to  the  heavenly  table  brought. 
There  taste  the  feast  of  love. 

6  With  angels  and  bless'd  spirits  join 
In  all  that  can  be  giv^en, 
Of  goodness,  truth,  and  love  divine^ 
In  that  eternal  heaven. 


283.    .   CM, 

Praise  to  the  Lord  for  constant  Preservation. 

THOU  great,  all-knowing,  present  God, 

Where'er  I  stay  or  rove, 
I  am  surrounded  still  by  thee, 

Encircled  with  thy  love. 

When  in  the  paths  of  vice  I  trod. 

Nor  fear'd  thy  holy  Name, 
Thou  wast  my  all-supporting  Go4, 

Thy  hand  preserv'd  my  frame. 


S  Still,  Lord,  thy  hand  my  life  defends,; 
M}^  life  I  owe  to  thee ; 
Thy  mercy  all  my  way  attends, 
Thy  love  abounds  to  me. 

4  Where'er  I  am,  I  am  thy  care, 

Thy  dealings  all  are  love ; 
And  thine  intention  to  prepare 
My  soul  for  heaven  above. 

5  My  God,  my  Saviour,  guides  me  still 

In  all  his  righteous  ways ; 
Daily  may  I  perform  his  will, 
Each  moment  live  his  praise. 


284.       L.  M. 

The  Holy  Supper. 

1  WHAT  wonders  hath  Jehovah  wrought, 
How  ^reat  the  price  by  w^hich  we  're  bought  I 
The  all  of  love  and  truth  divine, 

In  our  redemption  sw^eetly  join. 

2  The  beams  of  love  descend,  and  bring 
Ten  thousand  blessings  from  our  King ; 
While  rays  of  glorious  truth  and  light 
Unveil  his  glories  to  our  sight. 

3  Thy  love  exceeds  our  highest  praise, 
And  ail  the  songs  that  angels  raise ; 
How  then  shall  we  attempt  to  sing 
The  boundless  goodness  of  our  King  I 

4  Dear  Lord,  had  w^e  ten  thousand  tongues, 
And  notes  beyond  the  angels'  songs  ; 

Still  we  should  fail,  nor  could  make  known 
The  nameless  mercies  of  thy  throne. 


285.      L.  M. 

The  House  of  God. 

1  LO  !   God  is  here:   let  us  adore, 

And  humbly  bow  before  his  face: 
Let  all  within  us  feel  his  power, 
Let  all  within  us  seek  his  grace. 

2  Lo !  God  is  here :  him  day  and  night 

United  choirs  of  angels  sing  : 
To  him,  enthron'd  above  all  height, 

Heaven's  hosts  their  noblest  praises  bring. 

3  Being  of  beings !  may  our  praise 

Thy  courts  with  grateful  incense  fill : 
Still  may  we  stand  before  thy  face, 
Still  hear  and  do  thy  sovereign  will. 


286.       c.  M. 

Unprofitableness  under  Gospel  Privileges. 

1  LONG  have  we  sat  beneath  the  sound 
Of  thy  salvation.  Lord  ! 
Yet  stili  how  weak  our  faith  is  found, 
And  knowledge  of  thy  word  ! 

i2  Oft  we  frequent  thy  holy  place, 
And  hear  almost  in  vain  ; 
What  faint  impressions  of  thy  grace 
Our  languid  powers  retain. 

3  How  cold  and  feeble  is  our  love ! 

How  negligent  our  fear! 
How  low  our  hope  of  joys  above ! 
How  few  affections  there  ! 

4  Great  God  !  thy  gracious  aid  impart 

To  give  thy  word  success  ; 
Write  all  its  precepts  on  the  heart. 
And  deep  its  truths  impress. 


5  O  speed  our  progress  in  the  way 
That  leads  to  joys  on  high  ; 
Where  knowledge  grows  without  decay, 
And  love  shall  never  die  ! 


287.-       c.  M. 

The  Lord  our  only  Hope  here,  and  Portion  hereafter. 

1  OUR  confidence  and  hope,  O  Lord, 

Are  fix'd  on  thee  alone  ; 
Encourag'd  by  thy  sacred  word, 
That  thou  wilt  sinners  own. 

2  Here  storms  and  tempests  daily  lower, 

And  enemies  assail ; 
But  thou,  dear  Lord,  our  Rock  and  Tower, 
Wilt  o'er  our  foes  prevail. 

3  We  sail  o'er  rough,  tempestuous  waves, 

And  long  to  gain  the  land ; 
Jesus  is  nigh,  and  ever  saves, 
By  his  almighty  hand. 

4  On  him  in  troubles  we  rely. 

He  hears  us  when  we  call ; 
His  mercy  is  for  ever  nigh, 
He  is  our  all  in  all. 


288.  P.M.  8  s.  7  s. 

Jesus,  the  Friend  of  Sinners. 
CALM,  my  soul,  behold  thy  Saviour  ! 

This  bless'd  thought  shall  joy  impart, 
Though  by  all  the  world  forsaken. 

That  he  bears  me  on  his  heart. 
What  though  death,  and  hell,  and  ruin 

Seek  my  soul  ?   thy  grace  I  see ; 
Which  shall  still  go  on  subduing 
And  bring  all  things  home  to  thee. 


2  Jesus,  for  the  guilty  captive, 

Gave  his  precious  life  away ; 
Nor  shall  death  and  hell,  and  satan, 

Always  hold  the  Saviour's  prey. 
But  1  feel  1  am  a  sinner ; 

Can  his  grace  to  me  extend  ? 
Yes,  methinks  the  Gospel  whispers, 

"  Jesus  is  the  sinner's  Friend." 

3  Soon  we'll  leave  this  world  of  sorrow, 

And  behold  his  smiling  face  ; 
And  with  all  the  ransora'd  myriads 

Sing  the  triumphs  of  his  grace. 
Oh  !  for  such  transcendant  goodness, 

May  each  soul  in  concert  rise ; 
In  melodious,  grateful  anthems, 

Sound  his  praises  to  the  skies. 


289.  P.M.         lis.  8  s. 

Exhortation  to  Praise.     Psalm  c. 

1  BE  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands  of  the  earth, 

O  serve  him  w  ith  gladness  and  fear ; 
Exult  in  his  presence  with  music  and  mirth, 
With  love  and  devotion  draw  near. 

2  For  Jehovah  is  God, — and  Jehovah  alone, 

Creator  arid  Ruler  o'er  all ; 
And  we  are  his  people,  his  sceptre  w^e  own : 
His  sheep,  and  we  follow  his  call. 

3  O  enter  his  gates  with  thanksgiving  and  song, 

Your  vows  in  his  temple  proclaim  ; 
His  praise  with  melodious  accordance  prolong. 
And  bless  his  adorable  name. 


4  For  good  is  the  Lord,  inexpressibly  good, 
And  we  are  the  work  of  his  hand  ; 
His  mercy  and  truth  from  eternity  stood. 
And  shall  to  eternity  stand. 

290.       L.  M. 

"  There  remaineth  a  rest  for  the  people  of  God." 

1  LORD  of  the  Sabbath  !  hear  our  vows, 
On  this  thy  day,  in  this  thy  house ; 
And  own,  as  grateful  sacrifice. 

The  songs,  which  in  thy  temple  rise. 

2  Thine  earthly  sabbaths.  Lord,  we  love ; 
But  there  's  a  nobler  rest  above  ; 

To  that  our  longing  souls  aspire, 
With  cheerful  hope,  and  strong  desire. 

3  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress, 

Nor  sin  nor  death,  shall  reach  the  place ; 
No  groans  shall  mingle  with  the  songs, 
Which  dwell  upon  immortal  tongues. 

4  No  gloomy  cares  shall  there  annoy. 
No  conscious  guilt  disturb  our  joy  ; 
But  every  doubt  and  fear  shall  cease. 
And  perfect  love  give  perfect  peace. 

5  When  shall  that  glorious  day  begin. 
Beyond  the  reach  of  death  or  sin  ; 
Whose  sun  shall  never  more  decline, 
But  with  unfading  lustre  shine  ! 


291.       c.  M. 

Perfection  of  God's  Law.    Psalm  xix. 

1   THY  law  is  perfect,  Lord  of  light, 
Thy  testimonies  sure  ; 
The  statutes  of  thy  realm  are  right. 
And  thy  commandment  pure. 
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2  Holy,  inviolate  thy  fear, 

Enduring  as  thy  throne  ; 
Thy  judgments,  chastening  or  severe, 
Justice  and  truth  alone. 

3  More  priz'd  than  gold — than  gold  whose  waste 

Refining  fire  expels ; 
Sweeter  than  honey  to  my  taste, 
Than  honey  from  the  cells. 

4  Let  these,  O  God,  my  soul  convert, 

And  make  thy  servant  wise ; 

Let  these  be  gladness  to  my  heart, 

The  day-spring  to  mine  eyes. 

5  By  these  may  I  be  warn'd  betimes ; 

Who  knows  the  guile  within  ? 
Lord,  save  me  from  presumptuous  crimes, 
Cleanse  me  from  secret  sin. 

6  So  may  the  words  my  lips  express, 

The  thoughts  that  throng  my  mind, 
O  Lord,  my  strength  and  righteousness ! 
With  Thee  acceptance  find. 


292.       L.  M. 

The  Joys  of  Heaven. 

1  AND  is  this  heaven  !  and  am  I  there  ! 

How  short  the  road  !  how  swift  the  flight ! 
I  am  all  life,  all  eye,  all  ear ; 

Jesus  is  here — my  souFs  delight. 

2  Is  this  the  heavenly  Friend  who  hung 

In  blood  and  anguish  on  the  tree. 
Whom  Pnul  proclaim'd,  whom  David  sung, 
Who  died  for  them,  who  died  for  me  ? 


How  fair,  thou  Offspring  of  my  God ! 

Thou  first-born  image  of  his  face ; 
Thy  death  procured  this  bless'd  abode. 

Thy  vital  beams  adorn  the  place. 

Lo !  he  presents  me  at  the  throne 

All  spotless :  there  the  Godhead  reigns 

Sublime  and  peaceful  through  the  Son : 
Awake,  my  voice,  in  heavenly  strains. 


293.       c.  M, 

Daily  and  Nightly  Devotion. 

BEFORE  the  rosy  dawn  of  day, 

To  Thee,  my  God,  I'll  sing ; 
Awake  my  soft  and  tuneful  lyre, 

Awake  each  charming  string. 
Awake,  and  let  thy  flowing  strains 

Ghde  through  the  midnight  air, 
While  high  amidst  the  silent  orbs 

The  silver  moon  rolls  clear  : 

While  all  the  glittering,  starry  lamps. 

Are  lighted  in  the  sky ; 
And  set  their  Maker's  greatness  forth 

To  thy  admiring  eye. 
Awake  my  soft  and  tuneful  lyre, 

Awake  each  charming  string ; 
Before  the  rosy  dawn  of  day, 

To  Thee,  my  God,  I'll  sing. 

Thou,  round  the  heavenly  arch,  dost  draw 

A  vast  and  sable  veil ; 
Which  all  the  beauties  of  the  world 

From  mortal  eyes  conceal. 
Again  the  sky  with  golden  beams 

Thy  skilful  hands  adorn  ; 
And  paint,  with  cheerful  splendor  gay, 

The  fair  ascending  morn* 


And  as  the  gloomy  night  returns, 

Or  smiling  day  renews  ; 
Thj^  constant  goodness  still  my  soul 

With  benefit  pursues. 
For  this,  I'll  midnight  vows  to  Thee 

With  early  incense  bring ; 
And  ere  the  rosy  dawn  of  day, 

Thy  lofty  praises  sing. 


294.       c.  M. 

Thanksgiving  for  manifold  Blessings.     Psa.  xviii.  46 — 50. 

1  JEHOVAH  lives,  and  be  his  name 

By  every  heart  ador'd  ! 
From  age  to  age  he  is  the  same, 
The  only  God  and  Lord  ! 

2  He  is  our  Rock  when  troubles  rise, 

And  storms  and  tempests  lower ; 
He  rides  triumphant  in  the  skies, 
And  saves  us  by  his  power. 

3  Salvation  to  the  Lord  belongs, 

We  give  Jehovah  praise ; 
Lift  up  our  hearts,  and  holy  songs 
To  our  Deliverer  raise. 

4  He  saves  from  danger,  death,  and  hell. 

From  fear,  distress,  and  harm ; 
Makes  every  soul  in  safety  dwell, 
For  mighty  is  his  arm. 

5  Great  is  the  mercy  we  haA^e  found, 

And  great  shall  be  our  praise ; 
We  '11  spread  his  power  and  mercy  round. 
And  songs  of  honour  raise. 


295.      e.  M. 

Unbounded  Goodness. 

1  IMMORTAL  Fountain  of  my  life, 

My  last,  my  noblest  end  ; 
Eternal  Centre  of  my  soul, 
Where  all  its  motions  tend* 

2  Thou  object  of  my  dearest  love, 

My  heavenly  paradise, 
The  spring  of  all  my  flowing  joys, 
My  everlasting  bliss. 

3  My  God,  my  hope,  my  vast  rewar4 

And  all  I  would  possess ; 
Still  more  than  these  pathetic  names 
And  charming  words  express  : 

4  Come,  tune  my  heart  to  grateful  praise. 

And  shed  abroad  thy  love  ; 
O,  may  I  honour  Thee  below, 
And  sing  thy  grace  above. 


296.         c.  M, 

Song  of  Praise. 

NOW  to  our  God  a  song  of  praise. 

For  holy  is  his  name  ; 
Gracious  and  true  are  all  his  ways, 

We  will  his  love  proclaim. 

See  from  his  throne  divinely  flow 
His  heavenly  truth  and  love ; 

Now  we  his  great  salvation  know, 
His  richest  mercy  prove. 

Jesus,  thou  hast  to  us  made  known 
The  doctrines  of  thy  word  ; 

Thou  art  our  Saviour  God  aloae^ 
We  know  no  other  Lord. 
*J19 


4  To  Thee  our  songs  of  praise  arise^ 
Thou  wilt  accept  our  lays ; 
And  as  to  purer  states  we  rise, 
We  '11  give  Thee  purer  praise. 


297.       c.  M. 

The  Ascension. 

1  THE  gracious  Saviour  bow'd  his  head, 

And  drew  his  parting  breath  : 
The  spotless  Victim  vanquish'd  sin, 
And  died  to  conquer  death. 

2  Three  days,  so  High  Behest  ordain'd. 

Death  triumph'd  o-er  his  prize  ; 
The  hour  of  grace  at  length  arriv'd, 
Behold  the  Conqueror  rise  ! 

3  At  the  appointed  time  rose. 

And  wing'd  to  heaven  his  flight, 
For  endless  ages  there  to  sit 
Enthron'd  in  realms  of  light. 

4  Vast  ^vas  the  grace  that  gave  to  death 

The  anointed  Son  of  God  ; 
That  bid  the  Saviour  feel  for  us 
The  keen,  the  chast'ning  rod. 

6  With  every  grateful  thought  inspir'd, 
Devoutly  let  us  raise 
Our  humble  voice  to  mercy's  throne. 
In  never  ceasing  praise. 

6  Nor  is  this  all ;  our  grateful  life 
Should  speak  the  thankful  mind, 
While  deeds  of  never  ending  good 
Proclaim  that  God  is  khad. 


298.       L.  M. 

Celebration  of  the  Lord.     Isa.'xil. 

i  THE  joyful,  happy  day  appears, 
Jehovah  dries  his  Zion's  tears  ! 
He  comes  to  bless  the  humble  race, 
And  show  the  wonders  of  his  grace. 

2  Great  God,  my  praise  shall  rise  to  Thee, 
Thy  seeming  anger  's  turn'd  from  me ; 
My  comforts  now  thou  wilt  restore, 
And  weeping  Zion  weep  no  more. 

3  Behold  our  God,  the  mighty  God, 

Who  spread  the  numerous  worlds  abroac^ 

Is  our  salvation  ;  we  rejoice. 

And  praise  his  name  with  cheerful  voice. 

4  We  '11  trust  in  him,  nor  be  afraid, 
Jehovah  is  our  fortress  made  ; 

He  is  our  strength,  his  arm  is  strong, 
And  we  '11  exalt  him  in  our  song, 

^  Wells  of  salvation  open  stand, 
And  living  waters  bless  the  land  ; 
And  while  we  draw,  with  joys  divine. 
Our  grateful  praises,  Lord,  are  thine. 


299.       c.  M. 

"  Seek  first  the  kingdom  of  God/' 

1  NOW  let  a  pure  ambition  rise, 
And  ardor  fire  our  breast. 
To  reign  in  worlds  above  the  skie^ 
In  heavenly  glories  drest. 

3  Behold  Jehovah's  royal  hands, 
A  radiant  crown  display. 
Whose  gems  with  vivid  lustre  shin^ 
While  suns  and  stars  decay. 


S  Then  seek  no  more  for  transient  good". 
Nor  longer  call  it  thine, 
But  strive  to  gain  superior  joys, 
Immortal  and  divine. 

4  Ye  hearts,  with  youthful  vigour  warm^- 
The  glorious  przie  pursue  ; 
Nor  shall  ye  want  the  goods  of  earth, 
While  heaven  is  kept  in  view. 


300.  H.  31. 

The   Resurrection. 

1  MY  life  's  a  shade,  my  days 

Apace  to  death  decline ; 
My  Lord  is  life,  he  '11  raise 

My  dust  again,  e'en  mine  : 
Sweet  truth  to  me,  I  shall  arise. 
And  with  these  eyes  my  Saviour  see. 

2  My  peaceful  grave  shall  keep 

My  bones  till  that  sweet  day 
I  wake  from  my  long  sleep, 

And  leave  my  bed  of  clay.   Sweet  truth,  &c. 

3  My  Lord  his  angels  shall 

Their  golden  trumpets  sound ; 
.  At  whose  most  welcome  call 

My  grave  shall  be  unbound.  Sweet  truth,  &<% 

4  I  said  some  times  with  tears, 

"  Ah  me,  I'm  loth  to  die !" 
Lord,  silence  thou  those  fears, 

My  life  's  with  Thee  on  high.  Sweet  truth,  &c. 

'6  What  means  my  trembling  heart, 
To  be  thus  shy  of  death  ? 
With  life  I  shall  not  part, 
Though  I  resign  my  breath.  Sweet  truth,  &c. 


6  Then  welcome,  harmless  death  ! 
By  Thee  to  heaven  I'll  go  ; 
My  Lord  his  death  shall  save 
Me  from  the  shades  below. 
Sweet  truth  to  me,  I  shall  arise. 
And  with  these  eyes  my  Saviour  see. 


301.         H.  M. 

Delight  in  Public  Worship.     Psalm  Ixxxiv, 

1  LORD  of  the  worlds  above, 

How  pleasant  and  how  fair 
The  dwellings  of  thy  love. 
Thine  earthly  temples,  are  ! 
To  thine  abode  my  heart  aspires, 
With  warm  desires  to  see  my  God. 

2  O  happy  souls  that  pray. 

Where  God  appoints  to  hear ! 
O  happy  men,  that  pay 

Their  constant  service  there  ! 
They  praise  thee  still ;  and  happy  they 
Who  love  the  way  to  Zion's  hill. 

3  They  go  from  strength  to  strength^ 

Through  this  dark  Vale  of  tears, 
Till  each  arrives  at  length, 

Till  each  in  heaven  appears  : 
O  glorious  seat,  when  God  our  king 
Shall  thither  bring  our  willing  feet ! 


302.       c.  M. 

Devout  Contemplation  of  Creation. 

1  LOOK  round,  O  man  !  survey  this  globe  j 
Think  of  creating  power  ; 
See  nature  give  a  different  robe 
To  every  herb  and  flower. 


2  See  various  beings  fill  the  air, 

And  people  earth  and  sea  ; 
What  grateful  changes  form  the  year; 
How  constant  night  and  day  ! 

3  Now  raise  thine  eye  ;  the  expanse  above 

A  power  unbounded  shows ; 
See  round  the  sun  the  planets  move, 
And  various  worlds  compose. 

4  Then  turn  into  thyself,  O  man  ! 

With  wonder  view  thy  soul ; 
Confess  his  power  who  laid  each  plan, 
And  still  directs  the  whole. 

6'  And  let  obedience  to  his  laws 
Thy  gratitude  proclaim. 
To  him,  the  first  almighty  cause ; 
Jehovah  is  his  name. 


303.       c.  M. 

Morning  Hymn. 

1  LORD,  in  the  morning  thou  shall  heSir 

My  voice  ascending  high  ; 
To  Thee  will  1  direct  my  prayer, 
To  Thee  lift  up  mine  eye  : 

2  Up  to  the  hills  where  Christ  is  gone 

To  plead  for  all  his  saints. 
Presenting  at  his  Father's  throne, 
Our  songs  and  our  complaints. 

.3  0  may  thy  Spirit  guide  my  feet 
In  ways  of  righteousness  ! 
Make  every  path  of  duty  straight, 
And  plain  before  my  face. 


304.      c.  M. 

Instruction  and  consolation  from  the  Scriptures. 

1  LORD  !  we  would  make  thy  word  our  joy, 

Our  lasting  heritage  ; 
May  this  our  noblest  powers  employ, 
Our  warmest  thoughts  engage. 

2  'Tis  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light, 

That  guides  us  all  the  day  ; 
And,  through  the  dangers  of  the  night, 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

3  Thy  precepts  oft  would  we  survey ; 

And  keep  thy  laws  in  sight, 
Through  all  the  business  of  the  day. 
To  guide  our  actions  right. 

4  Thy  truth  's  a  land  of  wealth  unknown, 

Where  springs  of  life  arise, 
There  seeds  of  endless  bliss  are  sown, 
There  boundless  glory  lies. 

5"  The  best  relief  that  mourners  have, 
It  makes  our  sorrows  bless'd  ; 
It  shows  a  home  beyond  the  grave. 
And  an  eternal  rest. 


305.       c.  M. 

Hymn  for  those  who  have  returned  from  abroad.  Psa.  cyi. 

1  LET  songs  of  praise  from  all  below. 

To  thee,  O  God,  ascend, 
Whose  bounties  unexhausted  flow, 

Whose  mercies  know  no  end. 
But  chief  by  them  that  debt  be  pai^, 

'Midst  dangers  circling  round, 
Who  still  in  thy  almighty  aid 

Have  sure  protection  found. 


2  The  wand'ring  exile,  doom'd  to  stray 

O'er  dreary  deserts  wide  ; 
Who  fearless  takes  his  timely  way, 

With  God,  his  guard  and  guide  : — 
The  sailor,  on  the  swelling  sea. 

When  storms  impending  lower, 
Or  tempests  rage ;  who  trusts  in  thee, 

And  owns  thy  mighty  power. 

3  The  wretch,  who,  pressed  by  countless  woes. 

That  no  cessation  see, 
Still  bids  his  steadfast  hope  repose, 

Almighty  Lord  !  on  thee. 
All,  all  shall  join  to  bless  thy  name, 

Whose  heavenly  aid  they  prove  : 
As  all  have  felt,  let  all  proclaim 

Thy  boundless  power  and  love, 


306.      p.  M. 


10 s.  lis. 


Adoration  of  God's  Greatness,  Mercy,  Sue.     Psa.  cxiv.  1 — 8. 

1 
THY  name  we  extol,  Jehovah  our  King, 
For  ever  in  Thee  we  '11  triumph  and  sing ; 
From  morning  to  evening  thy  goodness  we  '11  praise, 
And  while  we  have  being  thy  honour  we  '11  raise. 

2 
How  great  is  the  Lord  !  no  tongue  can  make  known 
The  infinite  God,  eternal  his  throne ; 
And  great  be  his  praises,  by  all  be  they  given, 
By  men,  and  by  angels,  on  earth  and  in  heaven. 

3 
The  works  of  his  hand  declare  his  vast  might ; 
His  terrible  acts  are  holy  and  right ; 
His  truth  and  his  justice  are  seen  in  his  ways, 
And  his  mighty  wonders  demand  highest  praise. 


4 
His  goodness  and  truth,  how  rich  do  they  prove ! 
No  anger  he  bears,  his  nature  is  love ; 
To  air  he  is  tender,  and  good  doth  impart ; 
To  him  will  we  render  the  praise  of  the  heart. 

307.  s.  M. 

Kingdom  of  Christ.     Psa.  cxlv.  10—13. 
1  ALL  angels  bless'd  above, 

And  happy  spirits  there, 
Sing  of  Jehovah's  boundless  love, 

His  mercy  they  declare. 

3  The  kingdom  he  hath  rais'd, 

The  holy  angels  sing ! 
The  glory,  poAver,  and  love  are  prais'd. 

Of  their  almighty  King. 

3  To  men  are  now  made  known 

The  glories  of  the  Lord  ; 
And  men  shall  bow  before  the  throne, 

And  Jesus  be  ador'd. 

A  His  kingdom  now  must  stand 

Eternal  ages  sure ; 
It  is  the  work  of  Jesus'  hand, 

And  ever  shall  endure. 

5  Praise  ye  the  holy  Lord, 

Who  in  his  church  are  found  ; 
The  honours  of  your  God  record, 

While  angels  aid  the  sound. 

308.  c.  M. 

Jesus  the  friend  of  sinners.     Psa.  clxv.   14 — 17. 
1  OUR  Jesus  is  divinely  kind, 
The  lost  he  will  restore  ; 
He  raises  up  the  humble  mind, 
He  elevates  the  poor. 
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2  To  heavenly  truth  and  good  he  leads 

The  wretched,  starving  race  : 
The  hungry  mind  he  richly  feeds. 
For  free  is  Jesus'  grace. 

3  The  poor  and  dying  sinners  live, 

By  Jesus'  mercy  bless'd  ; 
And  every  good  his  hand  will  give, 
Till  rais'd  to  endless  rest. 

4  The  Lord  's  a  God  of  love  divine, 

And  blessed  be  his  name  ; 
His  goodness,  truth,  and  love  are  mine, 
And  ril  exalt  his  fame. 


309.       L.  M. 

The  voice  of  Nature. 

1  THE  lofty  pillars  of  the  sky, 

And  spacious  concave  rais'd  on  high, 
Spangled  with  stars,  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  Original  proclaim. 
The  unwearied  sun  from  day  to  day. 
Pours  knowledge  on  his  golden  ray; 
And  publishes  to  every  land 
The  work  of  an  Almighty  hand. 

2  Soon  as  the  evening  shades  prevail, 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wond'rous  tale  ; 
And  nightly,  to  the  listening  earth, 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth ; 
While  all  the  stars,  that  round  her  burn, 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn. 
Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll. 

And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  What  though  in  solemn  silence  all 
Move  round  this  dark  terrestrial  ball  ? 
What  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amid  their  radiant  orbs  be  found  ? 


In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice  ; 
For  ever  singing  as  they  shine, 
"  The  hand  that  made  us  is  Divine." 


310.       CM. 

Ood's  Providence  and  Care  of  his  Children.     Psa.  cxlvii.  1-^3, 

1  'TIS  good  to  praise  Jehovah's  name. 

And  of  his  mercy  sing  ; 

To  speak  of  his  eternal  fame, 

And  celebrate  our  King. 

2  Sweet  is  the  work  to  sing  and  tell 

The  goodness  of  the  Lord  ; 
How  we  by  love  are  rais'd  from  hell, 
And  by  the  truth  restored. 

3  'Tis  pleasant  to  exalt  our  God, 

Who  gathers  outcasts  in, 
And  sends  his  love  and  truth  abroad 
To  heal  the  plague  of  sin. 

4  The  broken  heart  of  deepest  wound 

The  Lord  in  mercy  heals  ; 
Makes  dying  sinners  strong  and  sounds 
And  for  the  wretched  feels. 

5  Sing  to  the  Lord,  his  love  declare, 

My  voice  shall  gladly  join ; 
He  saves  our  souls,  we  are  his  care, 
His  mercy  is  divine. 


311.  CM. 

God  worshipped  as  our  Creator.     Psa.  c.  1—5, 
1   COME,  serve  the  Lord  with  love  and  joy, 
And  in  his  presence  sing ; 
Cheerful  your  hearts  and  tongues  employ, 
The  Lord  alone  is  King. 


2  He  forms  his  church  by  power  divine. 

The  work  is  all  his  own  ; 
Let  us  in  holy  praises  join 
To  God  the  Lord  alone. 

3  The  holy  gates  we  enter  in, 

And  in  his  kingdom  stand  ; 
Released  from  foes,  and  sav'd  from  sio. 
By  his  almighty  hand. 

4  Ye  sons  of  Zion,  rise  and  sing, 

Who  in  his  pastures  feed  ; 
Give  praises  to  your  sovereign  King, 
For  he  is  God  indeed. 

5  We  are  his  people,  and  his  sheep, 

Our  Shepherd  is  the  Lord ; 
He  will  our  souls  in  safety  keep, 
And  be  his  name  ador'd. 


312.       s.  M. 

God  our  Shepherd.     Psa.  xxiii.  1,  % 

1  THE  Lord  my  Shepherd  is, 
And  every  good  will  grant; 

The  heavens  and  all  therein  are  hisj 
And  I  shall  never  want. 

2  In  pastures  green  and  fair, 
He  makes  my  spirit  rest ; 

Preserves  me  safe  from  every  snare, 
And  I'm  divinely  bless'd. 

3  With  every  truth  and  good 
He  doth  my  spirit  fill ; 

I  eat  the  soul-supporting  food, 
And  drink  the  limpid  rill. 


4  These  living  waters  flow 
Where'er  my  Shepherd  leads ; 

The  fruitful  pastures  richly  grow. 
And  there  my  soul  he  feeds. 

5  I'll  bless  his  holy  name, 
And  tell  how  kind  and  good ; 

My  Shepherd's  tender  care  proclaim, 
And  praise  my  loving  God. 


313.  L.  M. 

Dedicatory  Hymn. 

WITH  joyful  hearts  and  tuneful  songi, 

Let  us  approach  the  mighty  Lord ; 
With  songs  and  honours  on  our  tongues, 

And  sound  his  wond'rous  truth  abroad. 
His  glorious  name  on  golden  lyres. 

Strike  all  the  tuneful  choirs  above ! 
And  boundless  nature's  realm  conspire 

To  celebrate  his  matchless  love. 

The  heaven  of  heavens  is  his  bright  throne,. 

And  cherubs  wait  his  high  behest : 
Yet,  for  the  merits  of  his  Son, 

He  visits  man  in  humble  dust. 
In  temples  sacred  to  his  name 

His  saints  assemble  round  his  board  -. 
Raise  their  hosannas  to  his  name, 

And  taste  the  supper  of  the  Lord. 

O  !  God  our  King  !  this  joyful  day 

We  dedicate   this  house  to  Thee  ; 
Here  would  we  meet,  to  sing  and  pray, 

And  learn  how  sweet  thy  dwellings  be. 
Oh  !  King  of  saints  !  thou  sovereign  Lord  I 

Bow  the  high  heavens  and  lend  thine  ear. 
Oh !  make  this  house  thy  fix'd  abode. 

And  let  thy  heavenly  Dove  rest  here. 
*20 


Within  these  walls,  may  Jesus'  charms 

Allure  ten  thousand  souls  to  love : 
And  all,  supported  by  his  arms, 

Shine  bright  in  realms  of  bliss  above. 
There  saints  of  every  tribe  and  tongue 

Shall  join  the  armies  of  the  Lamb  ; 
Hymn  hallelujahs  to  the  Son, 

The  Spirit  and  the  great  I  AM. 


314.  L.    M. 

Affectionate  praise  for  Divine  mercies.     Psa.  ciii.  1 — 5. 

1  BLESS,  O  my  soul,  the  God  of  love, 
Who  rules  o'er  all  in  heaven  above  ^ 
His  great  and  holy  name  adore, 

In  songs  of  joy  for  evermore. 

2  'Tis  he  redeems  us  from  the  grave, 
For  none  but  God  hath  power  to  save^ 
Sins  he  removes,  and  sets  us  free 
From  wouads,  and  death,  and  misery. 

3  The  loving-kindness  of  the  Lord, 

Our  tongues  with  rapture  shall  record ; 
Our  lives  redeemed  by  power  divine, 
Those  lives  be.  Lord,  for  ever  thine. 

4  Jesus  distributes  every  good. 

And  fills  our  mouths  with  heavenly  food ; 
Our  strength  renew'd,  with  eagle's  wing, 
We  mount  to  heaven,  and  praise  our  King. 


315.       s.  M. 

Commimion  Hymn.     Psa,  xxiii.  5,  6. 
1  WHILE  in  this  wilderness 

Our  God  a  table  spreads, 
Jesus  our  shepherd  deigns  to  bless, 

And  richly  are  we  fed. 


3  The  oil  of  love  divine 

Internally  is  given  ; 
How  great  the  bhss  ;  come  let  us  join 

To  praise  the  God  of  heaven. 

3  Goodness  and  mercy  flow 
Through  all  our  happy  days  * 

And,  as  to  better  worlds  we  go, 
Our  souls  shall  sing  his  praise. 


316.       c.  Bi. 

Human  Frailty. 

1  LIFE  is  a  span,  a  fleeting  hour  j 
How  soon  the  vapour  flies  ! 
Man  is  a  tender,  transient  flower, 
That  e'en  in  blooming,  dies. 

'2  The  once  lov'd  form,  now  cold  and  dead,^ 
Each  mournful  thought  employs ; 
And  nature  weeps  her  comforts  fled^ 
And  wither'd  all  her  joys. 

3  But  wait  the  interposing  gloom, 

And  lo,  stern  winter  flies ; 
And  dress'd  in  beauty's  fairest  bloom, 
The  flowery  tribes  arise. 

4  Hope  looks  beyond  the  bounds  of  tira^ 

When  what  we  now  deplore, 

Shall  rise  in  full  immortal  prime, 

And  bloom  to  fade  no  more. 

ir  Then  cease,  fond  nature !  cease  thy  tears ; 
Religion  points  on  high  ; 
There  everlasting  spring  appears^ 
And  joys  that  cannot  die. 


317.       c.  M. 

God  praised  by  all  Nations.     Psa.  exvii. 

1  O  PRAISE  the  Lord,  ye  nations,  praise  j 

Ye  people,  speak  his  fame  ; 
All  ye,  in  truth  and  goodness  found, 
Exalt  Jehovah's  name. 

2  His  kindness  is  for  ever  freej 

His  mercies  ever  great. 
To  all  of  every  name  and  land, 
Though  mean  and  low  their  state. 

3  His  truth  for  ever  shall  endure, 

Adore  him  for  his  word  ; 
His  laws  and  promises  are  sure, 
Praise  ye  the  loving  Lord. 

4  My  soul  exults  in  Jesus'  name, 

I  love  to  hear  his  voice  : 
He  is  my  Saviour  and  my  God, 
In  him  I  will  rejoice. 


318.  P.M.  8  s. 

Praise  to  the  Supreme  Ruler  and  Judge. 

1  O  SING  to  the  Lord  a  new  song ! 

The  universe  join  in  the  strain; 
Each  day  the  glad  tribute  prolong. 

His  wonders,  his  glory  maintain. 
Let  gratitude  bless  the  kind  power 

From  whom  our  salvation  descends  : 
How  great  is  the  God  we  adore ; 

How  rich  are  the  blessings  he  sends 

2  In  beauty  of  holiness  bow  : 

O  worship  with  fear  and  with  love ! 
How  solemn  his  temples  below  ! 
How  glorious  his  presence  above  ! 


Proclaim  to  the  nations  around, 
Our  God,  the  omnipotent,  reigns, 

Whose  righteousness  space  cannot  bound, 
Whose  purpose  unaltered  remains  I 

319.        c.  M. 

Encouragement  from  the  Experience  of  God's  Goodness. 

1  THROUGH  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life^ 

In  trouble  and  in  joy, 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 

The  dwellings  of  the  just : 
Protection  he  aifords  to  all 
Who  make  his  name  their  trust. 

3  O  make  but  trial  of  his  love ! 

Experience  will  decide. 
How  bless'd  are  they,  and  only  they, 
Who  in  his  truth  confide. 

4  Fear  him,  ye  saints  !  and  you  will  thea 

Have  nothing  else  to  fear  : 
O  make  his  service  your  delight; 
Your  wants  shall  be  his  care  ! 


320.       s.  M. 

The  Promise  is  to  you  and  your  Children. 

1  LORD,  what  our  ears  have  heard. 

Our  eyes  delighted  trace  ; 
Thy  love  in  long  succession  shown 

To  every  rising  race. 
Our  children  thou  dost  claim. 

And  mark  them  out  for  thine ; 
Ten  thousand  blessings  to  thy  name 

For  goodness  so  divine. 


2  Thee,  let  the  fathers  own, 
And  thee,  the  sons  adore  ; 

Join'd  to  the  Lord  in  solemn  vows^ 

To  be  forgot  no  more. 
Thy  covenant  may  they  keep, 

And  bless  the  happy  bands, 
Which  closer  still  engage  their  hearts 

To  honour  thy  commands. 

3  How  great  thy  mercies,  Lord  ! 
How  plenteous  is  thy  grace  ! 

Which  in  the  promise  of  thy  love^ 

Includes  our  rising  race. 
Our  offspring,  still  thy  care, 

Shall  own  their  father's  God, 
To  latest  times  thy  blessings  share. 

And  sound  thy  praise  abroad. 


321.       s.  M. 

Devotion. 

1  LET  pure  devotion  rise, 
And  kindle  to  a  flame, 

Ascend  like  incense  to  the  skies. 
In  our  Redeemer's  name. 

2  How  perfect  and  how  free 
Our  heavenly  Father's  love  ; 

He  gave  his  only  Son  that  we 
Might  dwell  with  him  above, 

3  His  word,  like  drops  of  dew, 
Descends  on  every  heart. 

Subdues  and  fashions  us  anew, 
And  bids  our  sins  depart. 


4  His  grace  our  faith  sustains, 
And  dissipates  our  fear ; 

Binds  all  our  wounds,  abates  our  pains, 
And  gives  us  comforts  here. 

5  He  bids  our  willing  eyes 

Look  through  the  gloomy  shade, 
To  joys  immortal  in  the  skies, 
That  never  cloy,  nor  fade. 


322.       L.  p.  M. 

Confidence  in  Divine  Goodness. 

I  GOD  is  our  refuge  in  distress, 
A  present  help  when  dangers  press, 

In  him  undaunted  we  '11  confide  ; 
Though  earth  were  from  her  centre  toss'd, 
And  mountains  in  the  ocean  lost, 

Torn  piece-meal  by  the  roaring  tide. 

-2  He  that  has  God  his  guardian  made. 
Shall  under  his  almighty  shade 

Secure  and  undisturb'd  abide  : 
Thus  to  my  soul  of  him  I  'U  say, 
"  He  is  my  fortress,  and  my  stay. 
My  God  in  whom  I  will  confide. 

3  His  tender  love,  and  watchful  care. 
Shall  free  me  from  the  fowler's  snare, 

And  from  all  noisome  pestilence  ; 
He  over  thee  his  wings  shall  spread. 
And  cover  thine  unguarded  head  ; 

His  truth  shall  be  thy  strong  defence.'^ 


323.      L.  M. 

Gratitude. 

1  LORD  !  when  our  thoughts  dehghted  rove 
Amidst  the  wonders  of  thy  love, 

Sweet  hope  revives  each  drooping  heart, 
And  bids  our  doubts  and  fears  depart. 

2  Be  all  our  hearts  and  all  our  ways 
Devoted  to  thy  fervent  praise ; 
And  let  our  glad  obedience  prove 
How  much  we  owe,  how  much  we  love. 


324.      c.  M. 

Various  aad  universal  praise  to  God.    Psa.  cP. 

1  YE  children  of  the  living  God, 

To  serve  his  name  prepare ; 
Come  ye  with  songs  to  his  abode, 
And  bow  with  reverence  there. 

2  The  firmament  to  him  belongs, 

The  inmost  of  the  mind  ; 
Exalt  the  Lord  in  all  your  songs, 
For  he  is  good  and  kind. 

3  Praise  him  for  all  his  power  and  mighty 

How  excellent  his  ways ! 
His  every  work  is  just  and  right, 
We  give  Jehovah  praise. 

4  By  all  within  us  that  has  life 

Be  Jesus'  praise  express'd  ; 
And  this  alone  our  daily  strife, 
To  love  and  praise  him  best. 


325.        c.  M. 

Evening  Hymn.     Psa.  cxxxiv. 

BLESS  ye  the  Lord  with  solemn  rite : 

In  hymns  extol  his  name ; 
Ye  who,  within  his  house  by  night, 

Watch  round  the  altars  flame. 

Lift  up  your  hands  amid  the  place 
Where  burns  the  sacred  sign, 

And  pray,  that  thus  Jehovah's  face 
O'er  all  the  earth  may  shine. 

From  Zion,  from  his  holy  hill, 
The  Lord  our  Maker  send 

The  perfect  knowledge  of  his  will, 
Salvation  without  end. 


326.       L.  M. 

The  Greatness  of  God. 

MY  God  !  my  King !  O  may  thy  praise 
Fill  all  the  remnant  of  my  days  ; 
Th}'"  grace  employ  my  humble  tongue, 
And  after  death  exalt  my  song ! 

May  every  opening  morning  bear 
Some  thankful  tribute  to  thine  ear ; 
And  every  setting  sun  still  see 
New  works  of  duty  done  for  Thee ! 

Thy  works  with  boundless  glory  shine, 
And  speak  thy  majesty  divine ; 
Let  land  to  land  aloud  proclaim 
The  matchless  honour  of  thy  name. 

But  who  can  speak  thy  wond'rous  deeds  ! 
Thy  greatness  all  our  thoughts  exceeds ; 
Vast  and  unsearchable  thy  ways  ; 
Vast  and  immortal  be  thy  praise. 


327.      c.  M, 

The  Christian  Pilgrimage. 

i  AND  can  we  ask  a  better  aid 
Than  Jesus,  in  the  road  ? 
Of  whom  shall  we  be  once  afraid, 
Protected  by  our  God  ? 

2  Jesus,  thou  art  our  skilful  Guide, 

In  all  our  way  to  heaven  5 
By  Thee  are  all  our  wants  supplied, 
And  every  mercy  given. 

3  The  living  waters  constant  flow, 

Our  thirst  to  satisfy ; 
Thou  givest,  all  the  way  we  go, 
Of  bread  a  rich  supply. 

4  O  happy  church !  lift  up  your  voice, 

In  songs  of  honour  sing : 
In  your  own  Saviour  God  rejoice, 
For  he  alone  is  King. 


328.       c.  M. 

The  Same. 

1  SOON  will  appear  a  brighter  sky, 

As  homeward  we  go  on ; 
All  fears  and  foes  before  us  fly, 
And  troubles  all  be  gone. 

2  The  prospect  opens,  grand  and  new, 

See  Salem''s  walls  arise : 
Soon  shall  we  brighter  glories  view 
In  yonder  happy  skies. 

3  And  shall  we  meet  in  heaven  above, 

Before  Jehovah's  face  ? 
For  ever  bask  in  beams  of  love, 
With  all  the  angel  race  ? 


4  It  shall  be  so ;  let  us  pursue 
With  faithfulness  our  way ; 
For  nothing  more  have  we  to  do, 
But  love,  believe,  obey. 

B  O  happy  church  !  lift  up  j^our  voice, 
In  songs  of  honour  sing  ; 
In  your  own  Saviour  God  rejoice. 
For  he  alone  is  King. 


329.       c.  M. 

Divine  Providence   in  Air,  Earth  and  Sea. 

1  'TIS  by  thy  strength  the  mountains  stand, 

God  of  eternal  power  ! 
The  sea  grows  calm  at  thy  command, 
And  tempests  cease  to  roar. 

2  The  morning  light  and  evening  shade, 

Successive  comforts  bring ; 
Thy  plenteous  fruits  make  harvest  glad, 
Thy  flowers  adorn  the  spring. 

3  Seasons  and  times,  and  moons  and  hours, 

Heaven,  earth,  and  air  are  thine ; 
When  clouds  distil  in  fruitful  showers^ 
The  Author  is  divine. 

4  Those  wand'ring  cisterns  in  the  sky, 

Borne  by  the  winds  around, 
With  watery  treasures  well  supply 
The  furrows  of  the  ground. 

5  The  thirsty  ridges  drink  their  fill. 

And  ranks  of  corn  appear  ; 
Thy  ways  abound  with  blessings  still, 
Thy  goodness  crowns  the  year. 


330.  c.  M, 

The  Christian's  Progress. 

1  JESUS,  our  God  of  truth  and  love. 

Who  leads  us  by  his  hand, 
Provides  us  palaces  above, 
In  his  most  happy  land. 

2  There  love  divine,  that  holy  flame, 

Will  all  our  powers  we  raise, 
To  celebrate  Jehovah's  name 
In  higher  songs  of  praise. 

3  There  science  will  to  wisdom  rise, 

That  wisdom  be  refin'd  ; 
All  heaven  conspire  to  make  us  wise. 
And  elevate  the  mind. 

4  There  love  and  wisdom  fill  the  soul 

From  Jesus  ever  given  ; 
Rivers  of  peace  and  pleasure  roll, 
And  all  the  man  is  heaven. 

5  Ye  happy  souls,  lift  up  the  voice, 

In  songs  of  glory  sing ; 
In  your  own  Saviour  God  rejoice, 
For  he  alone  is  King. 

331.  s.  M. 

The  books  of  Nature  and  Scripture. 

1  BEHOLD  !  the  lofty  sky 
Declares  its  Maker,  God, 

And  all  his  starry  works  on  high 
Proclaim  his  power  abroad. 

2  The  darkness  and  the  light 
Still  keep  their  course  the  same ; 

While  night  to  day,  and  day  to  night 
Divinelj^  teach  his  name. 


'3  In  every  different  land 

Their  general  voice  is  known  ; 

They  shew  the  wonders  of  his  han^, 
And  orders  of  his  throne. 

4  Ye  christian  lands,  rejoice, 
Here  he  reveals  his  word ; 

We  are  not  left  to  nature's  voice 
To  bid  us  know  the  Lord. 


332.       s.  M. 

The  Lord's  Day  Morning. 

1  BEHOLD,  the  morning  sun 
Begins  his  glorious  way  ; 

His  beams  through  all  the  nations  run, 
And  life  and  light  convey. 

2  But  where  the  gospel  comes, 
It  spreads  diviner  light ; 

It  calls  dead  sinners  from  their  tombs,, 
And  gives  the  blind  their  sight. 

3  How  perfect  is  thy  word  ! 
And  all  thy  judgments  just ; 

For  ever  sure  thy  promise,  Lord, 
And  men  securely  trust. 

4  My  gracious  God,  how  plain 
Are  thy  directions  given  ! 

O,  may  I  never  read  in  vain, 
But  find  the  path  to  heaven ! 


333.      L.  M. 

Salvation  by  Christ. 

SALVATION  is  for  ever  nigh,  ^ 
To  souls  that  fear  and  trust  the  Lord ; 

And  grace  descending  from  on  high, 
Fresh  hopes  of  glory  shall  aiiord, 
*21 


2  Mercy  and  truth  on  earth  are  met, 

Since  Christ  the  Lord  came  down  from  heaven 
By  his  obedience,  so  complete, 
Justice  is  pleas'd,  and  peace  is  given. 

3  Now  truth  and  honour  shall  abound, 

Religion  dwell  on  earth  again, 
And  heavenly  influence  bless  the  ground. 
In  our  Redeemer's  gentler  reign. 

4  His  righteousness  is  gone  before 

To  give  us  free  access  to   God  : 
Our  wandering  feet  shall  stray  no  more, 
But  mark  his  steps,  and  keep  the  road. 


334.       c.  M. 

Deligfht  in  Ordinances. 

1  MY  soul,  how  lovely  is  the  place 

To  which  thy  God  resorts  ! 
'Tis  heaven  to  see  his  smiling  face. 
Though  in  his  earthly  courts. 

2  There  the  great  monarch  of  the  skies 

His  saving  power  displays  ; 
And  light  breaks  in  upon  our  eyes 
With  kind  and  quickening  rays. 

3  With  his  rich  gifts  the  heavenly  Dove 

Descends  and  fills  the  place, 
While  Christ  reveals  his  wond'rous  love, 
And  sheds  abroad  his  grace. 

4  There,  mighty  God,  thy  words  declare 

The  secrets  of  thy  will ; 
And  still  we  seek  thy  mercies  there, 
And  sing  thy  praises  still. 


5  My  heart  and  soul  cry  out  for  Thee, 

While  far  from  thine  abode ; 
When  shall  I  tread  thy  courts,  and  see 
My  Saviour  and  my  God  ? 

6  The  sparrow  builds  herself  a  nest, 

And  suffers  no  remove  ; 
Oh  !  make  me  like  the  sparrow  blest. 
To  dwell  but  where  I  love. 


335.       c.  M. 

Brotherly   Love. 

1  LO,  what  an  entertaining  view 

Are  brethren  that  agree  ! 
Brethren  whose  cheerful  hearts  pursue 
The  path  to  unity ! 

2  When  streams  of  love  from  Christ,  the  spring,- 

Descend  to  every  soul, 
And  heavenly  peace,  with  balmy  wing, 
Shades  and  bedews  the  whole  : 

'3  'Tis  like  the  oil  divinely  sweet 
On  Aaron's  reverend  head, 
The  trickling  drops  perfum'd  his  feet, 
And  o'er  his  garments  spread. 

4  'Tis  pleasant  as  the  morning  dews 
That  fall  on  Zion's  hill, 
Where  God  his  mildest  glory  shews, 
And  makes  his  grace  distil. 


336.      H.  M. 

'The  Efficacy  of  the  Gospel,    ha.  Iv.  10,  11. 

1  MARK  the  soft  falling-snow, 
And  the  diffusive  rain  ! 
To  heaven,  from  whence  it  fell, 


It  turns  not  back  again  1 
But  waters  earth  through  every  pore^ 
And  calls  forth  all  her  secret  store. 

2  Array'd  in  beauteous  green 

The  hills  and  vallies  shine, 
And  man  and  beast  are  fed 
By  providence  divine : 
The  harvest  bows  its  golden  ears, 
The  copious  seed  of  future  years. 

3  So,  saith  the  God  of  grace, 

My  gospel  shall  descend, 
Almighty  to  effect 

The  purpose  1  intend ; 
Millions  of  souls  shall  feel  its  power^ 
And  bear  it  down  to  millions  more. 


337.       s.  M. 

Praise  for  Spiritual  and  Temporal  Mercies. 

1  O  BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 
Let  all  within  me  join. 

And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  his  name^ 
Whose  favours  are  divine. 

2  O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul  i 
Nor  let  his  mercies  lie 

Forgotten  in  unthankful ness^ 
And  without  praises  die. 

3  'Tis  he  forgives  thy  sins, 
'Tis  he  relieves  thy  pain, 

'Tis  he  that  heals  thy  sicknesses, 
And  makes  thee  young  again. 

4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love, 
When  ransom'd  from  the  grave; 

He  who  redeem'd  my  soul  from  hell 
Hath  Sovereign  Power  to  save. 


5  He  fills  the  poor  with  good  ; 
He  gives  the  sufferers  rest ; 

The  Lord  hath  judgments  for  the  proud. 
And  justice  for  the  oppress'd. 

6  His  wondVous  works  and  ways 
He  made  by  Moses  known  ; 

But  sent  the  world  his  truth  and  grace 
By  his  beloved  Son, 


338.       s.  M. 

The  Lord's  Day.     Psa.  cxviii.  22 — 27. 

1  SEE  what  a  living  Stone 
The  builders  did  refuse  ! 

Yet  God  hath  built  his  church  thereon. 
For  Gentiles  and  for  Jews. 

2  The  work,  O  Lord,  is  thine, 
And  wond'rous  in  cur  eyes ! 

This  day  declares  it  ail  divine ; 
This  day  did  Jesus  rise. 

3  This  is  the  glorious  day 
That  our  Redeemer  made  ; 

Let  us  rejoice,  and  sing,  and  pray. 
Let  all  the  church  be  glad ! 

4  Hosanna  to  the  King 
Of  David's  royal  blood  ; 

Bless  him,  ye  saints,  he  comes  to  bring 
Salvation  from  your  God. 

5  We  bless  thine  holy  word, 
Which  all  this  grace  displays.; 

And  offer  on  thine  altar,  Lord, 
Our  sacrifice  of  praise. 


339.  L.  M. 

Divine  Power  and  Mercy,     Psa.  cxxxyiii. 

1  THEE  will  I  praise,  O  Lord,  in  light, 

Where  seraphim  surround  thy  throne ; 
With  heart  and  soul,  with  mind  and  might, 
Thee  will  I  worship.  Thee  alone. 

2  I  bow  toward  thy  holy  place  ; 

For  thou,  in  mercy  still  the  same, 
Hast  magnified  thy  word  of  grace 
O'er  all  the  wonders  of  thy  name. 

3  In  peril,  when  I  cried  to  Thee, 

How  did  thy  strength  renew  my  soul ! 
Kings  and  their  realms  might  bend  the  knee. 
Could  I  to  man  reveal  the  whole. 

4  Thou,  Lord,  above  all  height  art  high, 

Yet  w^ith  the  lowly  wilt  thou  dwell ; 
The  proud  far  off,  thy  jealous  eye 
Shall  mark,  and  with  a  look  repel. 

5  Though  in  the  depth  of  trouble  thrown, 

With  grief  I  shall  not  always  strive  ; 
Thou  wilt  thy  suftering  servant  own, 
And  thou  the  contrite  heart  revive. 

6  Thy  purpose  then  in  me  fulfil ; 

Forsake  me  not,  for  I  am  thine ; 
Perfect  in  me  thine  utmost  will ; — 
Whatever  it  be,  that  will  be  mine. 

340.  c.    M. 

The  Goodness  of  God.     Psa.  clxv.  7,  &c. 

i  SWEET  is  the  memory  of  thy  grace, 
My  God,  my  heavenly  King ; 
Let  age  to  age  thy  righteousness 
In  sounds  of  glory  sing. 


3  God  reigns  on  high,  TduI  ne'er  confines 
His  goodness  to  the  skies ; 
Through  the  whole  earth  his  bounty  shines, 
And  every  want  supphes. 

3  With  longing  eyes  thy  creatures  wait 

On  Thee  for  daily  food  ; 
Thy  liberal  hand  provides  their  meat, 
And  fills  their  mouths  with  good. 

4  How  kind  are  thy  compassions,  Lord  ! 

How  slow  thine  anger  moves  ! 
But  soon  he  sends  his  pard'ning  word 
To  cheer  the  souls  he  loves. 

5  Creatures,  with  all  their  endless  race, 

Thy  power  and  praise  proclaim  ; 
But  saints,  that  taste  thy  richer  grace, 
Delight  to  bless  thy  name. 


341.        CM. 

The  Resurrection  of  the  Martyrs.     Rev.  vii.  13,  Sic. 

1  "  THESE  glorious  minds,  how  bright  they  shine 

Whence  all  their  white  array  ? 
How  came  they  to  the  happy  seats 
Of  everlasting  day  ?"  ^ 

2  From  torturing  pains  to  endless  joys 

On  fiery  wheels  they  rode, 
And  strangely  wash'd  their  raiment  white 
In  Jesus'  dying  blood. 

3  Now  they  approach  a  spotless  God, 

And  bow  before  his  throne ; 
Their  warbling  harps  and  sacred  songs 
Adore  the  Holy  One. 


4  The  unveil'd  glories  of  his  face 

Amongst  his  saints  reside, 
While  the  rich  treasure  of  his  grace 
Sees  all  their  wants  supplied. 

5  Tormenting  thirst  shall  leave  their  souls, 

And  hunger  flee  as  fast  ^ 
The  fruit  of  life's  immortal  tree 
Shall  be  their  sweet  repast. 

6  The  Lamb  shall  lead  his  heavenly  flock 

Where  living  fountains  rise, 
And  love  divine  shall  wipe  away 
The  sorrows  of  their  eyes. 


342.       s.  M. 

The  blessedness  of  Gospel  Times.     Isa.  v.  2,  7,  &c. 

1  HOW  beauteous  are  their  feet 
Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill. 

Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal ! 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice, 
How  sweet  the  tidings  are ! 

"  Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour  King ! 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here." 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears, 
That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 

Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for. 
And  sought,  but  never  found  ! 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 
That  see  this  heavenly  light ; 

Prophets  and  kings  desir'd  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight. 


5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 
And  tuneful  notes  employ  ; 

Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 
Through  all  the  earth  abroad  ; 

Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 


343.       s.  M. 

Prayer  in  Sickness. 

1  MY  Sovereign,  to  thy  throne. 
With  humble  hope  I  press  ; 

0  bow  thine  ear  to  hear  the  groan 
Of  anguish  and  distress  ! 

2  My  life,  bow'd  down  with  pain, 
Mourns  its  decaying  bloom  ; 

Lord,  clothe  these  bones  with  flesh  again, 
And  save  me  from  the  tomb. 

3  Without  one  murmuring  word, 
Thy  chastening  I  receive  5 

But  with  submission  ask,  O  Lord  ! 
A  merciful  reprieve. 

4  My  supplicating  voice. 
Unwearied  I  will  raise  : 

Say  to  thy  servant's  soul,  '  Rejoice  !' 
And  fill  my  mouth  with  praise. 

344.  p.  M.        8  s. 

The  beauties  of  the  Spring. 

1  HOW  sweetly  along  the  gay  mead 

The  daisies  and  cowslips  are  seen ! 
The  flocks,  as  they  carelessly  feed, 
Rejoice  in  the  beautiful  green. 


2  The  vines  that  encircle  the  bowers, 

The  herbage  that  springs  from  the  sod, 
Trees,  plants,  cooling  fruits,  and  sweet  flowers, 
All  rise  to  the  praise  of  my  God. 

3  Shall  man,  the  great  master  of  all, 

The  only  insensible  prove  ? 
Forbid  it,  fair  gratitude's  call. 
Forbid  it,  devotion  and  love. 

4  The  Lord,  who  such  wonders  can  raise. 

And  still  can  destroy  with  a  nod, 
My  lips  shall  incessantly  praise, 
My  soul  shall  rejoice  in  my  God. 

345.       c.  M. 

The  aged  Saint's  reflection  and  hope.     Psa.  Ixxi.  b^—9. 

1  MY  God,  mine  everlasting  hope, 

I  live  upon  thy  truth  ; 
Thine  hands  have  held  my  childhood  up, 

And  strengthen'd  all  my  youth. 
New  wonders,  Lord,  mine  eyes  have  seen 

With  each  revolving  year  ; 
Thou  know'st  the  days  that  yet  remain, 

I  trust  them  to  thy  care. 

2  Wilt  thou  forsake  my  hoary  hairs, 

And  leave  my  fainting  heart  ? 
Who  shall  sustain  my  sinking  years, 

If  God  my  strength  depart  ? 
Let  me  thy  power  and  truth  proclaim 

To  the  surviving  age ; 
And  leave  a  savour  of  thy  name 

When  1  shall  quit  the  stage. 

3  By  long  experience  I  have  known 

Thy  sovereign  power  to  save  ; 
At  thy  command  I  venture  down 
Securely  to  the  grave* 


When  I  am  buried  in  the  dust, 

My  flesh  shall  be  thy  care  ; 
These  withering  limbs  with  Thee  I  trust, 

To  raise  them  strong  and  fair. 


346.      L.  M. 

God''s  unbounded  Goodness.     Psa.  cxlv. 

1  THE  Lord  is  gracious  to  forgive, 

And  slow  to  let  his  anger  move  ; 
The  Lord  is  good  to  all  that  live, 

And  all  his  tender  mercy  prove.  ^ 

2  Thy  works,  O  God,  thy  praise  proclaim  ; 

The  saints  thy  wond'rous  deeds  shall  sing, 
Extol  thy  power,  and  to  thy  name 
Homage  from  every  nation  bring. 

3  Glorious  in  majesty  art  Thou  ; 

Thy  throne  for  ever  shall  endure ; 
Angels  before  thy  footstool  bow. 
Yet  dost  thou  not  despise  the  poor. 

4  The  Lord  upholdeth  them  that  fall ; 

He  raiseth  men  of  low  degree ; 

O  God,  our  health,  the  eyes  of  all, 

Of  all  the  living,  wait  on  Thee. 

5  Thou  openest  thine  exhaustless  stor^, 

And  rainest  food  on  every  land  ; 
The  dumb  creation  Thee  adore. 

And  eat  their  portion  from  thy  hand. 

6  Man  most  indebted,  most  beloved, 

Man  only,  is  a  rebel  here  ; 
Teach  him  to  know  thee,  O !  our  God, 
Teach  him  to  love  Thee,  and  to  fear. 


347.         c.  M. 

Christ  the  gfeat  High  Priest  of  our  professxioii. 

1  THOU  dear  Redeemer,  dying  Lamb  I 

We  love  to  hear  of  Thee  ! 
No  music  Uke  thy  charming  name. 
Can  half  so  pleasing  be  ! 

2  O  may  we  ever  hear  thy  voice 

In  mercy  to  us  speak  ! 
And  in  our  Priest  will  we  rejoice, 
Thou  great  Melchisedec. 

•3  Our  Jesus  shall  be  still  our  theme 
While  in  this  world  we  stay  ; 
We'll  sing  our  Jesus'  lovely  name, 
When  all  things  else  decay. 

4  When  we  appear  in  yonder  cloud, 
With  all  his  favour'd  throng, 
Then  will  we  sing  more  sweet  and  loud^ 
And  Christ  shall  be  our  song. 


348.       L.  M. 

The  Offices  of  Christ. 

1  JOIN  all  the  names  of  love  and  power 
That  ever  men  or  angels  bore, 

All  are  too  mean  to  speak  his  worth, 
Or  set  Immanuel's  glory  forth. 

2  But  O,  what  condescending  ways 

He  takes  to  teach  his  heavenly  grace ; 
Mine  eyes  with  joy  and  wonder  see 
What  forms  of  love  he  bears  to  me. 

3  I  love  my  Shepherd,  he  shall  keep 
My  wandering  soul  amongst  his  sheep  ; 
He  feeds  his  flocks,  he  calls  their  names. 
And  in  his  bosonj  bears  the  lambs. 


4  My  Lord,  my  Conqueror,  and  my  King^ 
Thy  sceptre  and  thy  sword  I  sing ; 
Thine  is  the  victory,  and  I  sit 
A  joyful  subject  at  thy  feet. 


349.       L.  M. 

Divine  Power  and  Grace.     Psa.  cxxxvl. 

1  GIVE  to  our  God  immortal  praise, 
Mercy  and  truth  are  all  his  ways  ; 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong : 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 
Give  to  the  Lord  of  lords  renow  n, 
The  King  of  kings  with  glory  crown  ; 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure. 

When  lords  and  kings  are  known  no  more. 

2  He  built  the  earth,  he  spread  the  sky, 
And  fix'd  the  starry  worlds  on  high  ; 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong : 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

He  fills  the  sun  with  morning  light. 
He  bids  the  moon  direct  the  night : 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure. 
When  sun  and  moon  shall  shine  no  more. 

3  He  sent  his  Son  with  power  to  save 
From  guilt,  and  darkness,  and  the  grave  ; 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong. 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 
Through  this  short  life  he  guides  our  feet, 
And  leads  us  to  his  heavenly  seat ; 

His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  time  and  death  shall  be  no  more, 

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350.      c.  M. 

God's  tender  care  of  his  Church^ 

1  NOW  shall  my  inward  joys  arise, 

And  burst  into  a  song; 
Almighty  love  inspires  my  heart, 
And  pleasures  tune  my  tongue. 

2  God  on  his  thirsty  Zion's  hill 

Some  mercy-drops  has  thrown, 
And  solemn  oaths  have  bound  his  love 
To  shower  salvation  down. 

3  Why  do  we  then  indulge  our  fears, 

Suspicion  and  complaints  ? 

Is  he  a  God,  and  shall  his  grace 

Grow  weary  of  his  saints  ? 

4  Can  a  kind  woman  e'er  forget 

The  infant  of  her  care. 
And  'mongst  a  thousand  tender  thoughts, 
Her  suckling  have  no  share. 

5'  Yet,  saith  the  Lord,  should  nature  change, 
And  mothers  monsters  prove, 
Zion  still  dwells  upon  the  heart 
Of  everlasting  love. 

©  Deep  on  the  palms  of  both  my  hands 
I  have  engrav'd  her  name  ; 
My  hands  shall  raise  her  ruin'd  walls, 
And  build  her  broken  frame. 


351.       s.  M. 

Obedience  to  God  our  Father. 

1  MY  Father  !  I  adore 
That  all-commanding  name ; 

O  may  it  virtue's  strength  restore^ 
And  raise  devotion's  flame ! 


2  I  bow  at  thy  commands, 
And  filial  homage  pay; 

With  heart  and  life,  with  tongue  and  hands, 
I  '11  cheerfully  obey. 

3  No  more  will  I  transgress, 
As  I  too  oft  have  done ; 

But  every  sinful  thought  suppress, 
Each  sinful  action  shun. 

4  My  Father  thus  I  '11  claim, 
And  prove  myself  his  son  ; 

And  while  I  bear  the  filial  name, 
The  filial  duties  own. 

5  Do  thou  the  strength  impart, 
This  purpose  to  fulfil : 

Lord,  write  thy  laws  upon  my  hearty 
That  I  may  do  thy  will. 


352.      s.  M. 

Heavenly  Joys  on  Earth. 

1  COME,  ye  that  love  the  Lord, 

And  let  your  joys  be  known  ; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 

And  thus  surround  the  throne. 
The  sorrows  of  the  mind 

Be  banish'd  from  the  place  ; 
Religion  never  was  designed 

To  make  our  pleasures  less. 

2  The  God  that  rules  on  high, 

And  thunders  when  he  please, 
That  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky. 
And  manages  the  seas ; 


This  awful  God  is  ours, 

Our  Father  and  our  love, 
He  shall  send  down  his  heavenly  powers 

To  carry  us  above. 

There  we  shall  see  his  face, 

And  never,  never  sin  ; 
There,  from  the  rivers  of  his  gracCj 

Drink  endless  pleasures  in. 
Yes,  and  before  we  rise 

To  that  immortal  state, 
The  thoughts  of  such  amazing  bliss 

Should  constant  joys  create. 

The  hill  of  Zion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields. 

Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 
Then  let  our  songs  abound, 

And  every  tear  be  dry  ; 
We  're  marching  through  ImmanuePs  ground 

To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 


353.       c.  M. 

Breathing^  after  the  Holy  Spirit. 

1  COME,  holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers  5 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  Look,  how  we  grovel  here  below. 

Fond  of  these  trifling  toys  ; 
Our  souls  can  neither  fly  nor  go 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 


3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs^ 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise ; 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues^ 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Dear  Lord !  and  shall  we  ever  lie 

At  this  poor  dying  rate  ? 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 
And  thine  to  us  so  great  ? 

5  Come,  holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers  ; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love,. 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 


354.       c.  M. 

Prospect  of  Heaven  makes  death  easy, 

1  THERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight 

Where  saints  immortal  reign  ; 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-withering  flowers  ; 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  dress'd  in  living  green  ; 

So  to  the  Jews,  old  Canaan  stood, 

While  Jordan  rolPd  between. 

4  But  timorous  mortals  start  and  shrink 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea, 
And  linger,  shivering  on  the  brink, 
Through  fear  to  launch  away. 


o  Oh  !  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove^ 
Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise — 
And  see  the  Canaan  which  we  love, 
With  unbeclouded  eyes  : 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 
And  view  the  landscape  o'er ; 
Not  Jordan's  streams,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 


355.       c.  M. 

The  Everlasting  Covenant.    2  Sam.  xxiii.  5. 

J  MY  God,  the  covenant  of  thy  love 
Abides  for  ever  sure; 
And  in  its  matchless  grace  we  feel 
Our  happiness  secure. 

2  What  though  our  house  be  not  with  Thee. 

As  nature  could  desire  ; 
To  higher  joys  than  nature  gives, 
Our  nobler  views  aspire. 

3  Since  thou,  the  everlasting  God, 

Our  Father  art  become  ; 
Jesus  our  Guardian  and  our  Friend, 
And  heaven  our  final  home ; 

4  We  welcome  all  thy  sovereign  will, 

For  all  that  will  is  love  ; 
And  when  thy  providence  is  dark, 
We  wait  the  light  above. 

5  Thy  covenant  in  the  darkest  gloom, 

Shall  heavenly  rays  impart ; 
And  when  our  eyelids  close  in  death, 
Shall  cheer  the  trembling  heart. 


356.       s.  M. 

Lord's  Day. 

1  WELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 
Thai  saw  the  Lord  arise  ! 

Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes. 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near, 
And  feasts  his  saints  to-day; 

Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3  One  day  amidst  the  place 
Where  Jesus  is  within, 

Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasurable  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 
In  such  a  frame  as  this, 

And  sit  and  sing  herself  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 


357.       c.  M. 

Breathing  after  the  Liberty  of  the  Trutii. 

MAKER  of  earth,  shall  man  despise 

The  riches  of  thy  grace  ; 
And  Avild  untutor'd  passions  rise, 

His  glory  to  deface  ? 
When  shall  the  power  of  love  divine, 

Its  light  and  heat  display ; 
To  make  thy  glories  brighter  shine, 

And  bring  the  promis'd  day  ? 

When  shall  that  monster  of  deceit 
Be  bound  with  chains  of  light ; 

And  truth  and  love  in  one  agree 
To  speak  the  Saviour's  might  ? 


When  shall  thy  sons  in  union  join. 
And  gospel  armour  wear  ; 

Gird  on  the  sword  of  truth  divine, 
And  to  the  cross  repair  ? 

Hasten,  O  God,  the  happy  day, 

When  Adam-s  exiPd  race 
Shall  bow,  and  own,  without  delay, 

The  sceptre  of  thy  grace. 
While  seraphim  surround  thy  throne. 

And  saints  that  reign  on  high, 
Shall  join  with  harps  the  choral  song, 

In  strains  that  never  die. 


358.  L.  M,        Six  Line. 

Confidence  in  God's  Mercy. 

1  O  LOVE,  thou  boundless  sea  of  bliss  ! 

My  sins  are  swallow'd  up  in  thee ; 
Cover'd  is  my  unrighteousness. 

From  condemnation  I  am  free  ; 
Whilst  Jesus'  blood,  through  earth  and  skies, 
Mercy !  free,  boundless  mercy  !  cries. 

2  With  faith  I  plunge  me  in  that  sea  ; 

Here  is  my  hope,  my  joj^,  my  rest ! 
Hither,  when  hell  assaults  I  flee  : 

I  look  into  my  Saviour's  breast.  . 
Away !  sad  doubt,  and  anxious  fear, 
Mercy  is  all  that 's  written  there. 

3  Though  waves  and  storms  go  o'er  my  head, 

Tho'  strength,  and  health,  and  friends  be  gone 
Though  joys  be  wither'd  all,  and  dead. 

Though  every  comfort  be  withdrawn  : 
Steadfast  on  this  my  soul  relies  ! 
Father,  Thy  mercy  never  dies  ! 


Fix'd  on  this  ground  would  I  remain, 
Though  my  heart  fail,  and  flesh  decay ; 

This  anchor  shall  my  soul  sustain, 
When  earth's  foundations  melt  away  : 

Mercy's  full  power  I  then  shall  prove, 

Lov'd  with  an  everlasting  Love. 


359.       L.  M. 

The  Resurrection. 

1  THIS  life  's  a  dream,  an  empty  show  5 
But  the  bright  world,  to  which  I  go. 
Hath  joys  substantial  and  sincere  ; 
When  shall  I  wake  and  find  me  there  ? 

2  O  glorious  hour !   O  bless'd  abode  ! 
I  shall  be  near  and  like  my  God ; 
And  flesh  and  sin  no  more  control 
The  sacred  pleasures  of  the  soul. 

3  My  flesh  shall  slumber  in  the  ground 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound  ; 
Then  burst  the  chains  with  sweet  surprise, 
And  in  my  Saviour's  image  rise. 


360.       s.  M. 

Chrisfs  Commission. 

1  RAISE  your  triumphant  songs 
To  an  immortal  tune  ; 

Let  the  wide  earth  resound  the  deeds 
Celestial  grace  hath  done. 

2  Sing  how  eternal  Love 
Its  chief  Beloved  chose, 

And  bid  him  raise  our  sinful  race 
From  their  abyss  of  woes. 
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3  His  hand  no  thunder  bears, 
Nor  terror  clothes  his  brow  ; 

No  bolts  to  drive  our  guilty  souls 
To  fiercer  flames  below. 

4  'Twas  mercy  fill'd  the  throne, 
And  wrath  stood  silent  by, 

When  Christ  was  sent  with  pardon  down 
To  rebels  doom'd  to  die. 

5  Now,  sinners,  dry  your  tears, 
Let  hopeless  sorrow  cease  ; 

Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  love. 
And  take  the  offerd  peace. 

6  Lord,  we  obey  th}^  call ; 
We  lay  an  humble  claim 

To  the  salvation  thou  hast  brought, 
And  love  and  praise  thy  name. 


361.  p.     M.        10 s.  lis. 

Thanksg^Iving.     Psa.  cxlix. 
1 

O  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord,  prepare  your  glad  voice. 
His  praise  in  the  great  assembly  to  sing : 
In  their  great  Creator  let  all  men  rejoice, 
And  heirs  of  salvation  be  glad  in  their  King. 

2 
Let  them  his  great  name  devoutly  adore  ; 
In  loud  swelling  strains  his  praises  express. 
Who  graciously  opens  his  bountiful  store, 
Their  wants  to  relieve,  and  his  children  to  bless. 

3 
With  glory  adorn'd,  his  people  shall  sing 
To  God,  who  defence  and  plenty  supplies  : 
Their  loud  acclamations  to  him  their  great  King, 
Thro'  earth  shall  be  sounded,  and  reach  to  the  skies. 


4 
Ye  angels  above,  his  glories  who  've  sung 
In  strains  more  exalted,  now  publish  his  praise  ; 
We  mortals,  delighted,  would  borrow  your  tongue, 
Would  join  in  your  numbers,  and  chant  to  your  lays. 

362.  c.  M. 

Praise  to  God  in  every  Scene. 

1  MY  soul  shall  bless  thee,  O  my  God  ! 

Through  all  my  mortal  days  ; 
And  to  eternity  prolong 

Thy  vast,  thy  boundless  praise. 

2  In  each  bright  hour  of  peace  and  hope^ 

Be  this  my  sweet  employ ; 
Thy  praise  refines  my  earthly  bliss, 
And  doubles  all  my  joy ! 

3  When  gloomy  care,  or  keen  distress 

Invades  my  throbbing  breast, 
My  tongue  shall  learn  to  speak  thy  praisC;, 
And  soothe  my  pains  to  rest. 

4  Nor  shall  my  tongue  alone  proclaim 

The  honours  of  my  God  ; 
My  life,  with  all  my  active  powers, 
Shall  spread  his  praise  abroad. 

5  When  death  is  past,  in  purer  strains 

My  grateful  praise  I'll  pay  ; 
The  theme  demands  a  nobler  song, 
And  an  eternal  day. 

363.  L.  M. 

Retirement  and  Meditation , 
1   MY  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
A  stranger  to  myself  and  Thee ; 
Amidst  ten  thousand  thoughts  1  rove. 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 


2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 
And  thus  degrade  my  heavenly  birth  ? 
Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  beloAv, 
And  let  my  God,  my  Saviour  go  ? 

3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense, 

Thy  sovereign  word  can  draw  me  thence  ; 
I  would  obey  the  voice  divine, 
And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

4  Be  earth,  with  all  her  scenes  withdrawn ; 
Let  noise  and  vanity  be  gone  ; 

In  secret  silence  of  the  mind, 

My  heaven,  and  there  my  God,  I  find. 


364.         c.  31. 

The  Promises. 

1  OUR  God  !  how  firm  his  promise  stands^ 

E'en  when  he  hides  his  face  ! 
He  trusts  in  our  Redeemer's  hands 
His  glory  and  his  grace. 

2  Then  why,  my  soul,  these  sad  complaints;. 

Since  Christ  and  we  are  one  ? 
Our  God  is  faithful  to  his  saints. 
Is  faithful  to  his  Son. 

3  Beneath  his  smiles  my  heart  has  liv'd, 

And  part  of  heaven  possess'd  ; 
I'll  praise  him  for  his  grace  receiv'd, 
And  trust  him  for  the  rest. 


365.  p.  M.        8  s.  7  s. 

The  Paschal  Lamb. 

HAIL,  thou  once-despised  Jesus  ! 

Hail,  thou  Galilean  King  ! 
Who  didst  suffer  to  release  us. 

Who  didst  free  salvation  bring  J 


Hail,  thou  universal  Saviour  ! 

Who  hast  borne  our  sin  and  shame. 
By  whose  merits  we  find  favour, 

Life  is  given  through  thy  name  ! 

2  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 

All  our  sins  were  on  thee  laid  ! 
By  almighty  love  anointed. 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made  ; 
Every  sin  is  now  forgiven. 

Through  the  virtue  of  thy  blood  j 
Open'd  is  the  gate  of  heaven, 

Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God. 

3  Worship,  honour,  powder  and  blessings 

Christ  is  worthy  to  receive — 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 

Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give  ! 
Help,  ye  bright  angelic  spirits, 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays, 
Help  to  sing  Christ  Jesus'  merits. 

Help  to  chant  ImmanuePs  praise. 

366.       c.  M. 

Pardon  brought  to  our  senses. 

1  LORD,  how  divine  thy  comforts  are! 

How  heavenly  is  the  place 
Where  Jesus  spreads  the  sacred  feast 
Of  his  redeeming  grace  ! 

2  "  Here"  (says  the  kind  redeeming  Lord, 

And  shews  his  wounded  side) 
"  See  here  the  spring  of  all  your  joys, 
That  open'd  when  I  died." 

•3  He  smiles,  and  cheers  my  mournful  heart, 
And  tells  of  all  his  pain  ; 
"All  this  (he  says)  I  bore  for  thee," 
And  then  he  smiles  again. 

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4  What  shall  we  pay  our  heavenly  Kingv 

For  grace  so  vast  as  this  ? 
He  brings  our  pardon  to  our  eyes, 
And  seals  it  with  a  kiss. 

5  Let  such  amazing  love  as  this 

Be  sounded  all  abroad, 
Such  favours  are  beyond  degrees, 
And  worthy  of  a  God. 

Q  To  him  that  wash'd  us  in  his  blood, 
Be  everlasting  praise. 
Salvation,  honour,  glory,  power. 
Eternal  as  his  days. 


367.       P.M.        lis* 

God  our  Shepherd  and  Guardian. 

1  THE  Lord  is  our  shepherd,  our  guardian  and  guide  j 
Whatever  we  want  he  will  kindly  provide  ! 

To  sheep  of  his  pasture  his  mercies  abound, 
His  care  and  protection  his  flock  will  surround. 

2  The  Lord  is  our  Shepherd  ;  what  then  shall  we  fear? 
What  danger  can  frighten  us  while  he  is  near  ? 
Not  when  the  time  calls  us  to  walk  through  the  vale 
Ofth'  shadow  of  death,  shall  our  hearts  ever  fail: 

3  Though  afraid,  of  ourselves,  to  pursue  the  dark  way, 
Thy  rod  and  thy  staff  be  our  comfort  and  stay  ; 

We  know  by  thy  guidance,  when  once  it  is  past, 
To  a  fountain  of  life  it  will  bring  us  at  last. 

4  The  Lord  is  become  our  salvation  and  song, 
His  blessings  have  followM  us  all  our  life  long ; 

His  name  we  will  praise  while  we   have  any  breath, 
Content  all  our  life,  and  resign'd  ia  our  death. 


368.       P.M.        lis.  5s.        Sapphic. 

The  everlasting  Sprin°f. 
1 

OLD  hoary  winter  now  has  ceas'd  his  raging, 
And  all  his  storms  and  blasts  are  hush'd  in  silence | 
And  in  return  the  mild  and  gentle  spring  comes, 
Blooming  with  verdure. 

2 

All  nature  smiles  amid  the  gay  creation  : 
A  brilliant  scene  of  beauty  now  approaches  ; 
The  loves  and  graces  in  their  softest  accents 

Breathe  forth  sweet  music. 

3 
If  such  delights  from  the  gay  decorations 
Of  smiling  spring  and  a  few  opening  flowers, 
Whose  short-liv'd  glories  soon  are  gone  and  blasted^ 
Their  beauty  fading: 

4 
P  Rise  then,  ye  ransom'd,  and  sing  forth  the  grandeur 
Of  spring  immortal,  when  the  great  arch-angel 
With  his  shrill  trumpet  bursts  the  gloomy  mansions 
Of  the  redeemed. 

5 

Then  shall  the  mortal  put  on  the  immortal, 
Cloth'd  in  white  robes  they  shall  ascend  to  Jesus, 
Where  he  in  triumph  on  his  throne  of  glory 
Bids  a  sweet  welcome. 

,6 
Hark  !  how  the  grand  celestial  chorus  echoes 
Through  the  wide  arch,  when  all  the  mighty  seraphs 
With  golden  harps,  in  accents  so  melodious 
Shout  the  Redeemer! 


369.       P.M.     10 s.  lis. 

Salvation  to  God  and  the  Lamb. 

1  REJOICE  evermore,  with  angels  above, 
In  Jesus's  power,  in  Jesus's  love  ; 

With  glad  exultation  your  triumph  proclaim, 
Ascribing  salvation  to  God  and  the  Lamb. 

2  Thou,  Lord,  our  relief  in  trouble  hast  been  ; 
Hast  sav'd  us  from  grief,  hast  sav'd  us  from  sin ; 
The  power  of  thy  Spirit  can  set  our  hearts  free, 
And  we  shall  inherit  all  fulness  in  Thee. 

3  All  fulness  of  peace,  all  fulness  of  joy, 
And  spiritual  bliss  that  never  can  cloy  ; 
To  us  it  is  given  in  Jesus  to  know, 

A  kingdom  of  heaven,  a  heaven  below. 


370.  L.  M.  Six  Line, 

Jesus,  who  is  tlie  Christ. 

1  COME,  O  thou  universal  good  ! 

Balm  of  the  wounded  conscience,  come  ! 
The  hungry,  dying  spirit's  food ! 

The  weary,  wandering  pilgrim's  home  ; 
Haven  to  take  the  shipwreck'd  in, 
My  everlasting  rest  from  sin  ! 

2  Come,  O  my  comfort  and  delight ! 

My  strength,  and  health,  and  shield,  and  sun ; 
My  boast,  my  confidence,  and  might, 

My  joy,  my  glory,  and  my  crown  ; 
My  gospel-hope,  my  calling's  prize, 
My  tree  of  life,  my  paradise. 


371.       p.  M.     11  s. 

Couiidence  in  God's   grace.     Psa.  xxiii. 
1 
THE  Lord  is  my  shepherd,  no  want  shall  I   know; 

1  feed  in  green  pastures,  safe-folded  1  rest ; 
He  leadeth  my  soul  where  the  still  waters  flow, 

Restores  me  when  wandering,  redeems  whenopprest. 
2 
Through  th'  valley  and  shadow  of  death  though  I  stray, 

Since  thou  art  my  guardian,  no  evil  I  fear ; 
Thy  rod  shall  defend  me,  thy  staff  be  my  stay, 
No  harm  can  befal,  with  my  Comforter  near. 
3 
In  th'  midst  of  affliction  my  table  is  spread ; 

With  blessings  immeasurM  my  cup  runneth  o'er; 
With  perfume  and  oil  thou  anointest  my  head; 
O,  what  shall  I  ask  of  thy  providence  more  ?  , 
4 
Let  goodness  and  mercy,  my  bountiful  God, 

Still  follow  my  steps  till  I  meet  Thee  above ; 
I  seek, — by  the  path  which  my  forefathers  trod 

Thro'  th'  land  of  their  sojourn, — thy  kingdom  of  love. 


372.       c.  M. 

Christ's  Invitation. 

1  THE  Saviour  calls  !  let  every  ear 

Attend  the  heavenly  sound  ! 
Ye  doubting  souls,  dismiss  your  fears ! 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 

2  For  every  thirsting,  longing  heart, 

Here  streams  of  bounty  flow ; 
And  life,  and  health  and  bliss  impart 
To  banish  mortal  woe. 

3  Here  springs  of  sacred  pleasure  rise 

To  ease  your  every  pain  ; 
Immortal  fountain  !  full  supplies  ! 
Nor  shall  you  thirst  in  vain. 


4  Ye  sinners,  come,  'tis  mercy's  voice  ; 

The  gracious  call  obey  ; 
Mercy  invites  to  heavenly  joys, 
And  can  you  yet  delay  ? 

5  Dear  Saviour,  draw  reluctant  hearts  ; 

To  Thee  let  sinners  fly, 
And  take  the  bliss  thy  love  imparts, 
And  drink  and  never  die. 


373.       L.  M. 

The  Gospel  feast.     Luke  xiv.  17,  18,  21,  23. 

1  COME,  sinners,  to  the  gospel  feast, 
Let  every  soul  be  Jesus'  guest ; 
Ye  need  not  one  be  left  behind. 
For  God  hath  bidden  all  mankind. 

2  "  Have  me  excus'd  !"  why  will  you  say  ? 
From  health,  and  life,  and  liberty  ; 
From  all  that  is  in  Jesus  given. 

From  pardon,  holiness,  and  heaven. 

3  Come  then,  ye  souls,  by  sin  oppress'd^ 
Ye  weary  wand'rers  after  rest, 

Ye  poor  and  maimed,  halt  and  blind, 
In  Christ  an  hearty  welcome  find. 

4  See  him  set  forth  before  your  eyes  ! 
Behold  the  bleeding  sacrifice ! 

His  boundless  love  doth  all  embrace, 
We  freely  now  are  sav'd  by  grace. 

5  Ye,  who  believe  his  record  true. 
Shall  sup  with  him  and  he  with  you  ; 
Come  to  the  feast,  j^ou  're  sav'd  from  &in. 
And  Jesus  waits  to  take  you  in. 


374.         p.  M.      7  s.  6  s. 

Faith  in  God.      Psa.  xxvii. 

1  GOD  is  my  strong  salvation, 

What  foe  have  I  to  fear  ? 
In  darkness  and  temptation, 

My  light,  my  help  is  near : 
Though  hosts  encamp  around  me, 

Firm  to  the  fight  1  stand  ; 
What  terror  can  confound  me, 

With  God  at  my  right  hand  ? 

2  Place  on  the  Lord  reliance, 

My  soul,  with  courage  wait ; 
His  truth  be  thine  affiance. 

When  faint  and  desolate  : 
His  might  thine  heart  shall  strengthen, 

His  love  thy  joy  increase  ; 
Mercy  thy  days  shall  lengthen  ; — 

The  Lord  will  give  thee  peace. 


375.       c.  M. 

"  We  are  come  to  Mount  Zion." 

NOT  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord, 

The  tempest,  fire,  and  smoke  ; 
Not  to  the  thunders  of  that  word 

Which  God  on  Sinai  spoke ; 
But  we  are  come  to  Zion's  hill, 

The  city  of  our  God, 
Where  milder  words  declare  his  will, 

And  spread  his  love  abroad. 

Behold  th'  innumerable  host 
Of  angels  cloth'd  in  light ! 

Behold  the  spirits  of  the  just. 
Whose  faith  is  turn'd  to  sight ! 


Behold  the  bless'd  assembly  there. 

Whose  names  are  writ  in  heaven  1 
And  God,  the  Judge  of  all  declares 

Their  vilest  sins  forgiven. 

The  saints  on  earth,  and  all  the  dead. 

But  one  communion  make  ; 
All  join  in  Christ,  the  living  head, 

And  of  his  grace  partake  ! 
In  such  society  as  this. 

My  weary  soul  would  rest  ; 
The  man  that  dwells  where  Jesus  is, 

Must  be  for  ever  blest. 


376.  p.   M.         7  s. 

Beneficence. 

1  FATHER  of  our  feeble  race  ! 

Wise,  beneficent,  and  kind ! 
Spread  o'er  nature's  ample  face, 

Flows  thy  goodness  unconfin'd. 
Musing  in  the  silent  grove, 

Or  the  busy  walks  of  men, 
Still  we  trace  thy  wond'rous  love, 

Claiming  large  returns  again. 

2  Lord,  what  offering  shall  we  bring 

At  thine  altars  when  we  bow  ? 
Hearts,  the  pure,  unsullied  spring 

Whence  the  kind  affections  flow : 
Soft  compassion's  feeling  soul. 

By  the  melting  eye  express'd  : 
Sympathy,  at  whose  control 

Sorrow  leaves  the  wounded  breast 

3  Willing  hands  to  lead  the  blind. 

Bind  the  wound,  or  feed  the  poor : 
Love,  embracing  all  mankind. 
Charity,  with  liberal  store. 


Teach  us,  O  thou  heavenly  King, 
Thus  to  shew  our  grateful  mind, 

Thus  the  accepted  oftering  bring, 
Love  to  thee  and  all  mankind ! 


377.  p.   M.  6  s.  4  s. 

Solemn  Invocation.     Psalni  cviii. 

1  COME,  thou  almighty  King, 

Help  us  thy  name  to  sing,     Help  us  to  praise  ! 

Father  all  glorious, 

O'er  all  victorious. 
Come  and  reign  over  us.     Ancient  of  days  ! 

2  Come,  thou  eternal  Lord, 

By  heaven  and  earth  ador'd,     Our  prayer  attend, 

Come,  and  thy  people  bless ; 

Give  thy  good  word  success ; 
Make  thine  own  holiness     On  us  descend  ! 

3  Be  thou  our  comforter  ; 

Thy  sacred  witness  bear     In  this  glad  hour ; 

Omnipotent  thou  art : 

Then  rule  in  every  heart. 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart,     Spirit  of  power  ! 

4  O  holy  One  !  to  thee 

Eternal  praises  be     Hence,  evermore  ! 

Thy  sovereign  majesty 

May  we  in  glory  see. 
And  to  eternity      Love  and  adore  ! 

378.      CM. 

The  Gospel  worthy  of  all  acceptance.     1  Tim.  i.  15.  Matt. 
XX.  28. 

1  JESUS,  the  eternal  Son  of  God, 
Whom  seraphim  obey, 
The  bosom  of  the  Father  leaves 
And  enters  human  clay. 
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2  Into  our  sinful  world  he  comes 

The  Messenger  of  grace, 
And  on  the  bloody  tree  expires 
A  Victim  in  our  place. 

3  Transgressors  of  the  deepest  stain, 

In  him  salvation  find  ; 
His  blood  removes  the  foulest  guilt, 
His  spirit  heals  the  mind. 

4  Our  Jesus  saves  from  sin  and  hell, 

His  words  are  true  and  sure  ; 
And  on  this  Rock  we  all  may  rest 
Immoveably  secure. 

5  O,  let  these  tidings  be  receiv'd 

With  universal  joy ! 
And  let  the  highest  songs  of  praise 
Our  tuneful  powers  employ. 

6  Glory  to  God !  who  gave  his  Son 

To  bear  our  sin  and  pain ; 
Hence  peace  on  earth,  and  grace  to  man 
In  endless  blessings  reign. 


379.       L.  M. 

All  things  work  together  for  good. 

1  NOT  from  dark  fate's  relentless  tomb, 
Nor  from  the  dust  our  troubles  come  ; 
No  fickle  chance  presides  o'er  grief, 
To  cause  the  pain,  or  send  relief. 

2  Look  up,  and  see,  ye  sorrowing  saints  ! 
The  cause  and  cure  of  your  complaints  : 
Know,  'tis  your  heavenly  Father's  will ; 
Bid  every  murmur  then  be  still. 


3  He  sees  we  need  the  painful  yoke ; 
Yet  love  directs  his  heaviest  stroke ; 
He  takes  no  pleasure  in  our  smart, 
But  wounds  to  heal  the  broken  heart. 

4  Blest  trials  those  that  cleanse  from  sin, 
And  make  the  soul  all  pure  within, 
Wean  the  fond  mind  from  earthly  toys 
To  seek  and  taste  celestial  joys. 


380.       L.  M. 

A  Call  to  Thanksgiving  and  Praise. 

1  NOW  to  our  God  let  praises  rise, 
From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies ;  ^ 
Throughout  the  earth  his  love  proclaim. 
With  joys  eternal  in  his  name. 

2  Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone, 
No  rival  fills  the  eternal  throne ; 
We  are  the  creatures  of  his  hand ; 
Our  form  and  frame  his  praise  demand, 

3  We  are  the  people  of  his  care, 

His  sheep  who  feed  in  pastures  fair, 
The  objects  of  his  tender  love. 
Supplied  with  blessings  from  above, 

4  Into  his  earthly  temple  come. 

And  raise  the  anthem  and  the  song ; 
Let  gratitude  the  lay  inspire, 
The  bosom  glow  with  sacred  fire. 

5  For  God  in  endless  goodness  reigns. 
And  mercy,  truth,  and  love  maintains ; 
Nor  time,  nor  years,  nor  measur'd  space. 
Confines  the  blessings  of  his  grace. 


381.       P.M.        lis. 

Christ's  Nativity.     Luke  ii.  8—20. 

1  AS  shepherds  in  Jewry  were  guarding  their  sheep, 
Pron:iiscuously  seated,  estranged  from  sleep, 
An  angel  from  heaven  presented  to  view, 
And  thtis  he  accosted  the  trembling  few : 
"Dispel  all  your  sorrows,  and  banish  your  fears, 
For  Jesu?,  your  Saviour,  in  Jewry  appears. 


2  A  token  I  leave  you,  whereby  you  may  find 
This  heavenly  Stranger,  this  Friend  to  mankind  : 
A  manger's  his  cradle,  a  stall  his  abode, 

The  oxen  are  near  him,  and  gaze  on  your  Lord. 
Then  shepherds  be  humble,  be  meek,  and  lie  low, 
For  Jesus  3  oar  Saviour's  abundantly  so." 

3  This  wonderous  story  scarce  cooPd  on  the  ear 
When  thousands  of  angels  in  glory  appear; 

They  join  in  loud  concert,  and  this  was  the  theme^ 
"All  glory  to  God,  and  good  will  towards  men." 

Then,  shepherds,  strike  in,  join  your  voice  to  the  choir. 

And  catch  a  few  sparks  of  celestial  fire. 

4  "  Hosanna  !"  the  angels  in  ecstacy  cry  ; 
"Hosanna!"  the  wondering  shepherds  reply; 
"Salvation,  redemption,  are  centerM  in  one  ! 
All  glory  to  God  for  the  birth  of  his  Son  ; 

Then,  shepherds,  adieu,  w^e  commend  you  to  God', 
Go  visit  the  Son  in  his  humble  abode." 

5  To  Bethlehem  city  the  shepherds  repaired, 
For  full  confirmation  of  what  they  had  heard ; 
They  enter'd  the  stable  with  aspect  so  mild, 
And  there  they  beheld  both  the  mother  and  child. 

Then  make  proclamation,  divulge  it  abroad. 
That  gentle  and  simple  may  hear  of  the  Lordv 


382.  P,  M.      7  s. 

Exhortation  to  praise  God.     Psa.  cxlviii. 

HERALDS  of  creation  cry, — 
Praise  the  Lord,  the  Lord  most  high  f 
Heaven  and  earth  obey  the  call, 
Praise  the  Lord,  the  Lord  of  all  I 
For  he  spake  and  forth  from  night 
Sprang  the  universe  to  light: 
He  commanded, — Nature  heard, 
And  stood  fast  upon  his  word. 

Praise  him,  all  ye  hosts  above. 
Spirits  perfected  in  love  ; 
Sun  and  moon,  your  voices  raise, 
Sing,  ye  stars,  your  Maker's  praise. 
Earth,  from  all  thy  depths  below. 
Oceans  hallelujahs  flow  ; 
Lightning,  vapour,  wind,  and  storm^ 
Hail  and  snow,  his  will  perform. 

Vales  and  mountains,  burst  in  song^ 
Rivers,  roll  with  praise  along; 
Clap  your  hands,  ye  trees,  and  hail 
God,  who  comes  in  every  gale. 
Birds,  on  wings  of  rapture,  soar, 
Warble  at  his  temple-door ; 
Joyful  sounds,  from  herds  and  flocks. 
Echo  back,  ye  caves  and  rocks. 

Kings,  your  Sovereign  serve  with  aw^e  5 
Judges,  own  his  righteous  law ; 
Princes,  worship  him  with  fear ; 
Bow  the  knee,  all  people  here. 
High  above  all  height  his  throne, 
Excellent  his  name  alone ; 
Him  let  all  his  works  confess  5 
Him  let  every  being  bless* 
*24 


uoJ,  L.  M.        Six  Line. 

God's  all-seeing  Providence.     Psa.  cxxxix. 

SEARCHER  of  hearts,  to  Thee  are  known 
The  inmost  secrets  of  my  breast ; 

At  home,  abroad,  in  crowds,  alone, 
Thou  mark'st  my  rising  and  my  rest, 

My  thoughts  far  off,  through  every  maze, 

Source,  stream,  and  issue, — all  my  ways. 

No  word  that  from  my  mouth  proceeds. 
Evil  or  good,  escapes  thine  ear ; 

Witness  thou  art  to  all  my  deeds, 
Before,  behind,  for  ever  near : 

Such  knowledge  is  for  me  too  high ; 

I  live  but  in  my  Maker's  eye. 

How  from  thy  presence  should  I  go, 
Or  whither  from  thy  Spirit  flee. 

Since  all  above,  around,  below, 
Exist  in  thine  immensity  ? — 

If  up  to  heaven  I  take  my  way, 

I  meet  Thee  in  eternal  day. 

If  in  the  grave  I  make  my  bed 

With  worms  and  dust,  lo,  Thou  art  there  5 
If,  on  the  wings  of  morning  sped, 

Beyond  the  ocean  1  repair, 
I  feel  thine  all-controlling  will, 
And  Thy  right  hand  upholds  me  still. 

How  precious  are  thy  thoughts  of  peace, 
O  God,  to  me !  how  great  the  sum  ! 

New  every  morn  they  never  cease ; 

They  were,  they  are,  and  yet  shall  come;. 

In  number  and  in  compass,  more 

Than  ocean's  sand,  or  ocean's  shore. 


6  Search  me,  O  God,  and  know  my  hearty 
Try  me,  my  secret  soul  survey, 
And  warn  thy  servant  to  depart 

From  every  false  and  evil  way ; 
So  shall  thy  truth  my  guidance  be 
To  life  and  immortality. 


384.       L.  M. 

Opening  of  Service. 

1  O  GOD  of  grace,  before  thy  throne, 

Thy  suppliants  bow  with  holy  fear ; 
Those  thou  art  pleas'd  to  call  thine  own 
Invoke  thy  sacred  presence  here. 

2  Kind  Source  of  light !  thy  blessing  grants 

Bestow  on  us  thy  cheering  rays ; 
Supply  our  varied  mental  want, 
And  thus  inspire  our  hearts  to  praise. 

3  Send  thy  good  spirit  from  above, 

To  dissipate  the  darksome  gloom  : 
Sweet  emanation  of  thy  love  ! 
To  these  desiring  bosoms  come. 

4  Give  to  thy  word  successful  course. 

And  spread  the  triumphs  of  thy  name; 
May  truth  exhibit  all  her  force. 
And  put  the  lying  lip  to  shame. 

5  And  while  we  worship  at  thy  feet, 

Where  veiled  angels  do  adore, 
Give  us  in  fellowship  to  meet. 
To  sing  thy  grace  and  speak  thy  power. 


385.       H.  M. 

Glory  of  the  Church  in  the  latter  Day. 

1  O  ZION,  tune  thy  voice, 

And  raise  thy  hands  on  high ; 
Tell  all  the  earth  thy  joys, 
And  boast  salvation  nigh  : 
Cheerful  in  God,  arise  and  shine. 
While  rays  divine  stream  all  abroad. 

2  He  gilds  the  mourning  face, 

With  beams  that  cannot  fede ; 
His  all-resplendent  grace 

He  sheds  upon  thy  head ; 
The  nations  round,  thy  form  shall  view. 
With  lustre  new  divinely  crown'd. 

3  In  honour  to  his  name 

Reflect  that  sacred  light. 
And  loud  his  grace  proclaim 

Who  makes  thy  darkness  bright ; 
Pursue  his  praise  till  sovereign  love 
In  worlds  above,  the  glory  raise. 

4  There,  on  his  holy  hill, 

A  brighter  sun  shall  rise. 
And  with  his  radiance  fill 

Those  fairer,  purer  skies ; 
While  round  his  throne  ten  thousand  stars 
In  nobler  spheres  his  influence  own. 


386.       L.  M. 

Immortal  Praise  due  to  God. 

O  FOR  a  sweet  inspiring  ray 
To  animate  our  feeble  strains. 

From  the  bright  realms  of  endless  day, 
The  blissful  realms  where  Jesus  reign? 


-2  There  low  before  his  glorious  throne. 
Adoring  saints  and  angels  fall; 
And  with  delightful  worship  own 

His  smiles  their   bliss,  their  heaven,  their  all. 

3^  Immortal  glories  crown  his  head, 
While  sounding  hallelujahs  rise, 
And  love,  and  joy,  and  triumph  spread^, 
Through  all  the  regions  of  the  skies. 

4  He  smiles,  and  seraphs  tune  their  songs 
To  boundless  rapture,  while  they  gaze,;; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  joyful  tongues 
Resound  his  everlasting  praise. 


387.      L.  M. 

The  Bounties  of  Providence. 

1  FATHER  of  all !  whose  powerful  voice 

CalPd  forth  this  universal  frame ; 
Whose  mercies  over  all  rejoice  ; 

Through  endless  ages  still  the  same. 

2  Thou,  by  thy  word  upholdest  all ; 

Thy  bounteous  love  to  all  is  shew'd  ; 
Thou  hear'st  thine  every  creature's  call, 
And  fillest  every  mouth  with  good. 

3  In  heaven  thou  reign'st,  enthron'd  in  light, 

Nature's  expanse  beneath  Thee  spread  i 
Earth,  air  and  sea  before  thy  sight, 
And  hell's  deep  gloom,  are  open  laid. 

4  Wisdom,  and  might,  and  love  are  thine  j 

Prostrate  befoi:e  thy  face  we  fall, 
Confess  thine  attributes  divine. 
And  hail  Thee  sovereign  Lord  oiall. 


5  Thee,  sovereign  Lord,  let  all  confess, 

That  move  on  earth,  or  sea,  or  sky  ; 
Revere  thy  power,  thy  goodness  bless, 
And  bow  before  thy  piercing  eye. 

6  All  ye  who  owe  to  Him  your  breath, 

In  praise  your  every  hour  employ  \ 
Jehovah  reigns,  be  glad,  O  earth  ! 
And  shout,  ye  morning  stars,  for  joy 


388.      H.  M. 

Blessings  of  Union.     Psalm  cxxxiii, 

HOW  beautiful  the  sight 

Of  brethren  who  agree 
In  friendship  to  unite. 

And  bonds  of  charity  ; 
'Tis  like  the  precious  ointment,  shed 
O'er  all  his  robes  from  Aaron's  head. 

'Tis  like  the  dews  ttat  fill 

The  cups  of  Hermon's  flowers ; 

Or  Zion's  fruitful  hill, 

Bright  with  the  drops  of  showers, 

When  mingling  odours  breathe  around-. 

And  glory  rests  on  all  the  ground. 

For  there  the  Lord  commands 
Blessings,  a  boundless  store, 

From  his  unsparing  hands. 
Yea,  life  for  evermore  : 

Thrice  happy  they  who  meet  above 

To  spend  eternity  in  love  ! 


389.       s.  M. 

Prayer  for  the  House  of  God.     Psa.  cxxii. 

1  GLAD  was  my  heart  to  hear 

My  old  companions  say, 
Come — in  the  house  of  God  appear, 
For  'tis  an  holy  day. 

2  Our  willing  feet  shall  stand 

Within  the  temple-door, 
AVhile  young  and  old,  in  many  a  band, 
Shall  throng  the  sacred  floor. 

3  Thither  the  tribes  repair, 

Where  all  are  wont  to  meet, 
And,  joyful  in  the  house  of  prayer, 
Bend  at  the  mercy-seat. 

4  Pray  for  Jerusalam, 

The  city  of  our  God  ; 
The  Lord  from  heaven  be  kind  to  them 
That  love  the  dear  abode. 

5  Within  these  walls  may  peace 

And  harmony  be  found ; 
Zion,  in  all  thy  palaces, 
Prosperity  abound  ! 

G  For  friends  and  brethren  dear, 
Our  prayer  shall  never  cease ; 
Oft  as  they  meet  for  worship  here, 
God  send  his  people  peace  ! 


390.       L.  M. 

Exhortation  to  Praise.    Psa.  cxiii. 

1  SERVANTS  of  God,  in  joyful  lays, 
Sing  ye  the  Lord  Jehovah's  praise ; 
His  glorious  name  let  all  adore. 
From  age  to  age,  for  evermore. 


2  Blest  be  that  name,  supremely  blest^ 
From  the  sun's  rising  to  its  rest ; 
Above  the  heavens  his  povi^er  is  known, 
Through  all  the  earth  his  goodness  shown. 

3  Who  is  like  God !— so  great,  so  high, 
He  bows  himself  to  view  the  sky  : 
And  yet,  with  condescending  grace, 
Looks  down  upon  the  human  race. 

4  He  hears  the  uncomplaining  moan 
Of  those  who  sit  and  weep  alone ; 
He  lifts  the  mourner  from  the  dust. 
And  saves  the  poor  in  him  that  trust. 

5  Servants  of  God,  in  joyful  lays, 
Sing  ye  the  Lord  Jehovah's  praise  : 
His  saving  name  let  all  adore. 
From  age  to  age  for  evermore. 


391.  L.  M^ 

Praise  to  the  One  Supreme.     Psa.  xcv. 

1  O  COME,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing, 
Loud  thanks  to  our  almighty  King  ! 
For  we  our  voices  high  should  raise, 
When  our  salvation's  Rock  we  praise. 

1  0  let  us  to  his  courts  repair 
And  bow  with  adoration  there ; 
To  him  address  in  joyful  songs 
The  praise  that  to  his  name  belongs. 

3  For  God  the  Lord,  enthron'd  in  state^ 
Is  with  unrivall'd  glory  great ; 
His  mercy,  highest  heaven  transcends, 
His  truth,  beyond  the  clouds  extends. 


4  Be  thou,  O  God  !  exalted  high ; 
And  as  thy  gloiy  tills  the  sky, 
So  let  it  be  on  earth  displaj-d, 
Till  thou  art  here,  as  there,  obey'd. 


392.       L.  M. 

Acceptable  Worship. 

!   O  HOW  delightful  is  the  road 
That  leads  us  to  thy  temple,  Lord ! 
With  joy  we  visit  thine  abode, 
And  seek  the  treasures  of  thy  word. 

2  O  heavenly  treasures  !  glorious  light! 
From  ancient  sages  long  conceal'd  ; 
Till  Christ  restored  the  feeble  sight. 
And  God's  unchanging  word  reveal'd. 

3  For  Thee,  O  Lord  !  our  thoughts  prepare 
The  sacrifice  thy  love  demands  ; 

A  soul  repentant  and  sincere, 

A  grateful  heart  and  liberal  hands. 


393.       H.  M. 

Blessings  of  the  Sanctuary.     Psa.  Ixxxiv. 

1  HOW  amiable,  how  fair, 

O  Lord  of  Hosts,  to  me, 
Thy  tabernacles  are  ! 

My  flesh  cries  out  for  Thee ; 
My  heart  and  soul,  with  heaven-ward  fire, 
To  Thee,  the  living  God,  aspire. 

2  The  sparrow  here  finds  place 

To  build  her  litde  nest ; 
The  swallow's  wandering  race 

Hither  return  and  rest ; 
Beneath  thy  roof  their  young  ones  cry. 
And  round  thine  altar  learn  to  flv. 
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Thrice-blessed  they  who  dwell 
Within  thine  house,  my  God, 

Where  daily  praises  swell. 
And  still  the  floor  is  trod 

By  those,  who  in  thy  presence  bow, 

By  those,  whose  King  and  God  art  Thou, 

Lord  God  of  Hosts,  give  ear, 

A  gracious  answer  yield  ; 
O  God  of  Jacob,  hear  ; 

Behold,  O  God,  our  shield  ; 
Look  on  thine  own  Anointed  One, 
And  save  through  thy  beloved  Son, 

Lord,  I  would  rather  stand 

A  keeper  at  thy  gate, 
Than  on  the  king's  right  hand 

In  tents  of  worldly  state  ; 
One  day  within  thy  courts,  one  day, 
Is  worth  a  thousand  cast  away. 

God  is  a  sun  of  light,' 

Glory  and  grace  to  shed ; 
God  is  a  shield  of  might. 

To  guard  the  faithful  head  ; 
O  Lord  of  Hosts,  how  happy  he. 
The  man  who  puts  his^  trust  in  Thee, 


394.       L.  M. 

Divine  Light  and  Guidance  impl&red* 

1  O  SOURCE  of  uncreated  light ! 
By  wholm  the  worlds  were  rais'd  from  iiight 
Come^  visit  every  sinner's  mind  ; 
Come^  pour  thy  joys  on  human  kind* 


2  Plenteous  in  grace,  descend  from  high. 
Rich  in  thy  matchless  energy  : 
From  sin  and  sorrow  set  us  free, 

And  make  us  temples  worthy  Thee. 

3  Chase  from  our  path  each  noxious  foe. 
And  peace,  the  fruit  of  love,  bestow  ; 
And  lest  our  feet  should  step  astray, 
Protect  and  guide  us  in  the  way. 


395.         c.  M. 

Divine  Condescension.     Psa.  viii. 

1  O  THOU  to  whom  all  creatures  bow, 

Within  this  earthly  frame  ; 
Through  all  the  world  how  great  art  Thou 
How  glorious  is  thy  name. 

2  When  heaven,  thy  glorious  work  on  high^ 

Employs  our  wondering  sight ; 
The  moon  that  nightly  rules  the  sky. 
With  stars  of  feebler  light ; 

3  Lord,  what  is  man,  that  he  is  bless'd 

With  thy  peculiar  care  ! 
Why  on  his  offspring  is  conferr'd, 
Of  love  so  large  a  share ! 

4  Him  next  in  power  thou  didst  create 

To  thy  celestral  train  ; 
Ordain'd  with  dignity  and  might 
O'er  all  thy  works  to  reign. 

5  All,  his  imperial  will  obey  : 

The  beast  that  treads  the  plain ; 
The  bird  that  wings  its  airy  way  ; 
The  fish  that  skims  the  main. 


6  O  Thou  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 
Within  this  earthly  frame  ! 
Through  all  the  world  how  great  art  Thou  f 
How  glorious  is  thy  name  ! 


396.     P.M.    10  s. 

Divine  Light  implored. 

1 

O  THOU.whose  power  o'er  moving  worlds  presides  J 
Whose  voice  created  and  w^hose  wisdom  guides ! 
On  darkling  man  in  pure  effulgence  shine, 
And  cheer  the  clouded  mind  with  light  divine! 

2 
'Tis  thine  alone  to  calm  the  pious  breast 
With  silent  confidence,  and  holy  rest ; 
From  thee,  great  God  !  we  spring  ;  to  thee  we  tend  ; 
Path,  motive,  guide,  original,  and  end. 


397.       c.  M. 

♦  Petition. 

1  O  GOD  !  when  we,  to  praise  thy  name. 

With  trembling  souls  aspire ; 
Imbue  us  with  a  heavenly  flame. 

And  sanctify  the  lyre. 
By  day,  thy  bounteous  sun  reveals 

The  face  of  nature  fair — 
Then  every  eye  with  gladness  sees 

Thy  power  and  goodness  there. 

2  The  vault  of  heaven  thou  deck'st  at  night 

With  stars  of  beauty  rare  : 
We  gaze,  and  fill'd  with  vast  delight, 
Behold  thy  glory  there. 


When  awful  thunders  rend  the  sky, 
And  tempests  move  the  air  ; 

What  sinful  wretch  would  dare  deny 
He  hears  thy  footsteps — there  ! 

We  look  into  our  souls,  where  dwelt 

The  blackness  of  despair — 
And  own  with  rev'rence,  we  have  felt 

Thy  wond'rous  mercy — there. 
O  grant  us  (when  our  days  are  gone) 

Our  heart's  ambitious  prayer ; 
To  kneel  with  rev'rence  at  thy  throne, 

And  worship  ever — there. 


398.       c.  M. 

Confidence  in  our  Heavenly  Father. 

1  O  GOD  !  on  thee  we  all  depend, 

On  thy  paternal  care  ; 
Thou  wilt  the  Father  and  the  Friend 
In  every  scene  appear. 

2  With  open  hand  and  liberal  heart 

Thou    wilt  our  wants  supply  : 
Thy  heavenly  blessings  still  impart, 
And  no  good  thing  deny. 

3  Thou  know'st,  O  God  !  what's  good  and  fit. 

And  wisdom  guides  thy  love  ; 
To  thine  appointments  we  submit, 
And  every  choice  approve. 

4  In  thy  paternal  love  and  care, 

With  cheerful  hearts  we  trust ; 

Thy  tender  mercies  boundless  are, 

And  all  thy  thoughts  are  just. 
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5  We  cannot  want  while  God  provides  ; 
\\  hal  he  allots  is  best ; 
And  heaven,  whate'er  we  want  besides. 
Will  give  eternal  rest. 

399.       L.  M. 

Trust  and  Resignation  implored. 

1  O  GOD !  to  Thee  we  raise  our  eyes ; 

Calm  resignation  to  implore ; 

O  let  no  murmuring  thought  arise, 

But  humbly  let  us  still  adore  ! 

2  With  meek  submission  may  we  bear 

Each  needful  cross  thou  shalt  ordain ; 
Nor  think  our  trials  too  severe, 
Nor  dare  thy  justice  to  arraign. 

3  For  though  mysterious  now  thy  ways 

To  erring  mortals  may  appear, 
Hereafter  we  thy  name  shall  praise, 
For  all  our  keenest  sufferings  here. 

4  Thy  needful  help,  O  God  !  afford. 

Nor  let  us  sink  in  deep  despair ; 
Aid  us  to  trust  thy  sacred  word, 

And  find  our  sweetest  comforts  there. 

•3  There  faith  unveils  a  brighter  scene. 

Where  all  life's  painful  conflicts  cease, 
Where  no  dark  clouds  shall  intervene, 
Nor  sorrows  e'er  disturb  our  peace. 


400.  L.   M. 

Supplication  to  the  Searcher  of  Hearts 

1  O  HEAR  us,  Lord!  to  thee  we  call, 
And  prostrate  at  thy  footstool  fall : 
O  Lord,  our  prayer  propitious  hear, 
And  bow  to  our  requests  thine  ear ! 


2  Searcher  of  hearts,  our  thoughts  review ! 
With  kind  severity  pursue, 

Through  each  disguise,  thy  servants'  mind, 
Nor  leave  one  stain  of  guilt  behind. 

3  To^hee  our  inmost  heart  is  known  : 
Regard  us  from  thy  lofty  throne  ; 
Nor  e'er  to  our  desiring  eye 

Thy  heavenly  presence,  Lord,  deny. 

401.  L.     M.        Six  Line. 

Creation,  Providence  and  Grace.     Psa.  xix. 

1  THY  glory,  Lord,  the  heavens  declare. 

The  firmament  displays  thy  skill ; 
The  changing  clouds,  the  viewless  air. 

Tempest  and  calm  thy  word  fulfil : 
Day  unto  day  doth  utter  speech, 
And  night  to  night  thy  knowledge  teach. 

2  Though  voice  nor  sound  inform  the  ear, 

Weil-known  the  language  of  their  song, 
When  one  by  one  the  stars  appear. 

Led  by  the  silent  moon  along ; 
Till  round  the  earth,  from  all  the  sky, 
Thy  beauty  beams  on  every  eye. 

3  Wak'd  from  thy  touch,  the  morning  sun 

Comes  like  a  bridegroom  from  his  bower, 
And,  like  a  giant,  glad  to  run 

His  bright  career  with  speed  and  power  ;- 
Thy  flaming  messenger,  to  dart 
Life  through  the  depths  of  Nature's  heart. 

4  While  these  transporting  visions  shine 

Along  the  path  of  Providence, 
Glory  eternal,  joy  divine. 

Thy  word  reveals,  transcending  sense  ; — 
My  soul  thy  goodness  longs  to  see. 
Thy  love  to  man,  thy  love  to  me. 


402.  L.  M.       Six  Line, 

Imploring;  divine  mercy.     Psa.  cxxx. 

1  OUT  of  the  depth  of  sad  distress, 

The  gloomy  mazes  of  despair, 
To  heaven  we  raise  our  warm  address; 

Deign,  O  our  God !  to  hear  our  prayer 
O  let  thine  ear  indulge  our  grief, 
For  thine  indulgence  is  relief. 

2  Shouldst  thou,  O  God !  minutely  scan 

Our  faults  and  as  severely  chide  ; 
No  mortal  seed  of  sinful  man 

Could  such  a  scrutiny  abide  : 
But  mercy  shines  in  all  thy  ways, 
Bright  theme  of  universal  praise  ! 

3  With  longing  eyes  we  seek  the  Lord, 

Before  his  throne  our  souls  attend : 
Firmly  on  his  eternal  word 

Our  faith  is  fix'd,  our  hopes  depend : 
On  wings  of  love  our  souls  shall  rise 
In  contemplation  to  the  skies. 

4  Ye  pious  minds !  on  God  rely  : 

With  full  assurance  in  him  trust ; 
He  sends  redemption  from  on  high. 

And  raises  sinners  from  the  dust : 
He  will  forgive  the  contrite  heart, 
And  life,  eternal  life  impart. 


403.       c.  M. 

A  Communion  Hymn, 

O  GOD  !  accept  the  sacred  hour 
Which  we  to  thee  have  given  ; 

And  let  this  hallow'd  scene  have  power 
To  raise  our  souls  to  heaven. 


2  Still  let  us  hold  till  life  departs,  ^ 

The  precepts  of  thy  Son, 
Nor  let  our  thoughtless,  thankless  hearts 
Forget  what  he  has  done. 

3  His  true  disciples  may  we  live, 

From  all  corruption  free, 
And  humbly  learn  like  him  to  give 
Our  powers,  our  wills  to  Thee. 

4  And  oft  along  life's  dangerous  w^ay. 

To  smooth  our  passage  through, 
Wilt  thou,  on  this  thy  holy  day, 
For  us  this  scene  renew. 


404.       L.  M. 

On  the  dangerous  Sickness  of  a  Minister. 

-1  O  THOU,  before  whose  gracious  throne 
We  bow  our  suppliant  spirits  down  ! 
Thou  know'st  the  anxious  cares  we  feel,  - 
And  all  our  trembling  lips  would  tell. 
Thou  only  canst  assuage  our  grief. 
And  give  our  sorrowing  hearts  relief; 
In  mercy  then  thy  servant  spare, 
Nor  turn  aside  thy  people's  prayer. 

2  Avert  thy  desolating  stroke. 
Nor  smite  the  shepherd  of  the  flock ; 
Restore  him,  sinking  to  the  grave. 
Stretch  out  thine  arm,  make  haste  to  save! 
Bound  to  each  soul  by  tender  ties, 
In  every  heart  his  image  lies; 
Thy  pitying  aid,  O  God  !  impart. 
Nor  rend  him  from  each  bleeding  heart. 

\  But  if  our  supplications  fail. 
And  prayers  and  tears  cannot  prevail, 
Be  thou  his  strength,  be  thou  his  stay : 
Support  him  through  the  gloomy  way. 


Around  him  may  thine  angels  stand, 
Waiting  the  signal  of  thy  hand, 
To  bid  his  happy  spirit  rise, 
And  bear  him  to  their  native  skies. 


405.       c.  M. 

All  Nature  joining  in  the  praise  of  God. 

1  BEGIN  the  high,  celestial  strain, 
My  ravish'd  soul,  and  sing 
A  solemn  hymn  of  grateful  praise 
To  heaven's  almighty  King  ; 

3  Ye  curling  fountains,  as  you  roll 
Your  silver  waves  along, 
Whisper  to  all  your  verdant  shores 
The  subject  of  my  song. 

3  Retain  it  long,  ye  echoing  rocks  ! 

The  sacred  sound  retain  ; 
And  from  your  hollow-winding  caves 
Return  it  oft  again. 

4  Bear  it,  ye  winds,  on  all  your  wings 

To  distant  climes  away  ; 
And  round  the  wide-extended  world 
My  lofty  theme  convey. 

3  Long  let  it  warble  round  the  spheres. 
And  echo  through  the  sky, 
Till  angels,  with  immortal  skill, 
Improve  the  harmony. 

6  While  I,  with  sacred  rapture  fir'd. 
The  bless'd  Creator  sing. 
And  warble  consecrated  lays 
To  heaven's  almighty  King. 


406.       p.  M.        10  s. 

Praise. 
1 

HARK  !  what  distant  mtisic  melts  upon  the  ear  I 
So  sweet  the  tones,  the  symphonies  so  clear  ! 
Some  seraph  sure  has  touch'd  his  golden  lyre, 
And  praise  resounds  through  all  the  heavenly  choir. 
Ye  mortals,  catch  the  soul-commanding  sound ; 
Learn  the  bless'd  theme,  and  chant  the  chorus  round. 

2 
O  could  our  strains  the  rapturous  notes  combine, 

Then  should  our  grateful  anthems  pour  along 

The  smoothing,  swelling  harmonies  of  song  ; 
And  every  breast  would  glow  with  Love  Divine ! 

3 
Most  gracious  God,  thy  humble  suppliants  hear ; 

Accept  the  tributary  lays  we  bring : 
Thy  power  we  own;  thy  majesty  revere; 

Thy  goodness  celebrate  ;  thy  glories  sing. 
And  oh !  may  all  in  one  grand  concert  raise 
To  Thee  hosannas  of  unceasing  praise. 


407.       p.  M.    10  s. 

Sounding  of  the  last  Tnimpet. 
1 
JESUS,  all  hail !  thou  risen  Saviour,  hail ! 
At  thy  command  the  seventh  trump  shall  sound, 
The  sun  retire,  the  moon,  the  stars  turn  pale, 
And  heaven,  and  earth,  and  sea,  no  more  be  founds 

2 
Rous'd  at  thy  word,  the  slumbering  nations  rise ; 
The  dead,  who  live  not  till  the  trump  be"  blown, 
Lift  up  to  Thee  their  supplicating  eyes, 
And  they  who  pierc'd  Thee,  weep  at  mercy's  throne  * 


3 
On  all  their  sins  the  cleansing  fountain  rolls, 
Their  robes  are  wash'd  in  thine  all-saving  blood : 
The  Fount  of  Life  supplies  their  thirsty  souls. 
And  every  nation  drinks  the  living  flood. 

4 
Bath'd  in  the  crimson  stream  of  Love  Divine, 
With  tears  of  joy,  in  ecstasy,  they  cry  : 
"  The  east,  the  west,  the  south,  the  north,  are  thine. 
From  everlasting,  thine,  we  shall  not  die." 

5 
"  All  souls  are  mine ;  all  live  to  God  in  me. 
The  first  the  last,  the  last  the  first  proclaim ; 
Jew,  Gentile,  Greek,  barbarian,  bond  or  free, 
Are  one  new  man,  and  bear  ImmanuePs  name." 


408.  p.   M.  8  s. 

Praise.     Rev.  xv.  4.  Psa.  Ixviii.  32. 

1  THIS  God  is  the  God  we  adore. 

Our  faithful,  unchangeable  Friend, 
Whose  love  is  as  great  as  his  power, 
And  neither  knows  measure  nor  end. 

2  'Tis  Jesus,  the  first  and  the  last. 

Whose  spirit  shall  guide  us  safe  home ; 
We  '11  praise  Him  for  all  that  is  past, 
J^nd  trust  Him  for  all  that 's  to  come. 


409.       CM. 

Pi*aise  to  the  Redeemer. 

i  PLUNG'D  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair 
We  wretched  sinners  lay. 
Without  one  cheering  beam  of  hope. 
Or  spark  of  glimmering  day. 


2  With  pitying  eyes  the  Prince  of  Grace 

Beheld  our  helpless  grief; 
He  saw,  and  (O  amazing  love  !) 
He  came  to  our  relief. 

3  Down  from  the  shining  seats  above 

With  joyful  haste  he  fled  5 
Enter'd  the  grave  in  mortal  flesh, 
And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

4  O !  for  this  love,  let  rocks  and  hills 

Their  lasting  silence  break, 
And  all  harmonious  human  tongues     s 
The  Saviour's  praises  speak. 

5  Angels,  assist  our  mighty  joys, 

Strike  all  your  harps  of  gold  ; 
But  when  you  raise  your  highest  notes^ 
His  love  can  ne'er  be  told. 


410.  L.  M, 

Psa.   cl. 

1  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord  ;  let  praise  employ 
In  his  own  courts  your  songs  of  joy ; 
The  spacious  firmament  around 

Shall  echo  back  the  joyful  sound. 
Recount  his  works  in  strains  divine ; 
His  wond'rous  works  how  bright  they  shine 
Praise  him  for  his  almighty  deeds. 
Whose  greatness  all  your  praise  exceeds. 

2  Awake  the  trumpet's  piercing  sound, 

To  spread  your  sacred  pleasures  round ; 
While  sweeter  music  tunes  the  lute. 
The  warbling  harp,  and  breathing  flute. 

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Ye  virgin  train,  with  joy  advance 
To  praise  him  in  the  graceful  dance ; 
To  praise  awake  each  tuneful  string, 
And  to  the  solemn  organ  sing. 

3  Let  the  loud  cymbal  sounding  high, 
To  softer,  deeper  notes  reply  ; 
Harmonious  let  the  concert  rise, 
And  bear  the  rapture  to  the  skies. 
Let  all  whom  life  and  breath  inspire, 
Attend  and  join  the  blissful  choir  ; 
But  chiefly  you  who  know  his  word, 
Adore,  and  love,  and  praise  the  Lord. 

411.  p.   M.        8s.  7s. 

The  God  of  Mercy  adored. 
1  PRAISE  to  God,  the  great  Creator, 
Bounteous  source  of  every  jo}^ ; 
He  whose  hand  upholds  all  nature, 
He  whose  word  can  all  destroy ! 
Saints,  with  pious  zeal  attending, 
Now  the  grateful  tribute  raise ; 
Solemn  songs  to  heaven  ascending, 
N    Join  the  universal  praise. 

1  Here  indulge  each  grateful  feeling ;  . 

Lowly  bend  with  contrite  souls  ; 
Here  his  milder  grace  revealing, 

Here  no  awful  thunder  rolls : 
Lo  !  the  eternal  page  before  us 

Bears  the  covenant  of  his  love, 
Full  of  mercy  to  restore  us, 

Mercy  beaming  from  above. 

3  Every  secret  fault  confessing, 

Deed  unrighteous,  thought  of  sin  ; 
Seize,  O  seize  the  profter'd  blessing, 
Grace  from  God,  and  peace  within  ! 


Heart  and  voice  with  rapture  swellings 
Still  the  song  of  glory  raise; 

On  the  theme  immortal  dwelling. 
Join  the  universal  praise. 


412.  p.   M.  7.8.6. 

The  dying  Christian. 

i  VITAL  spark  of  heavenly  flame, 
Quit,  O  quit  this  mortal  frame  ! 
Trembling,  hoping,  lingering,  flying, 
O  the  pain,  the  bliss  of  dying. 

Cease,  fond  nature,  cease  thy  slrife, 
And  let  me  languish  into  life ! 

2  Hark  !  they  whisper  !  angels  say. 
Sister  spirit,  come  away. 

What  is  this  absorbs  me  quite. 
Steals  my  senses,  shuts  my  sight, 
-    Drowns  my  spirit,  draws  my  breath  ? 
Tell  me,  my  soul,  can  this  be  death? 

3  The  world  recedes — it  disappears  I — 
Heaven  opens  to  mine  eyes !  mine  ears 
With  sounds  seraphic  ring ; 

Lend,  lend  your  wings  !  I  mount !  I  fly:!* 
O  grave  !  where  is  thy  victory  ? 
O  death  !  where  is  thy  sting  ? 


413.       c.  M. 

For  Fast.     Hos.  vi.  4. 

PERPETUAL  Source  of  light  and  graceJ^ 

We  hail  thy  sacred  name  ; 
Through  every  year's  revolving  rounds 

Thj  goodness  is  the  same. 


3-  On  us,  unworthy  as  we  are, 
Its  blessings  still  it  pours : 
Sure  as  the  heaven's  establish'd  course, 
And  plenteous  as  the  showers, 

B  Inconstant  service  we  repay, 
And  transient  vows  renew  ; 
Fleeting  too  oft  as  morning  clouds, 
And  like  the  early  dew. 

4  Our  former  follies,  Lord !  we  mournj 
And  now  thy  grace  implore, 
To  guide  our  often  erring  steps, 
That  we  may  stray  no  more. 

3  Aided  by  energy  divine, 

May  we  more  steadfast  prove  ; 
And  with  determin'd  zeal  press  on 
Tq  gain  thy  courts  above. 

6  So  by  thy  power  the  morning  sun 
Pursues  his  radiant  way, 
Brightens  each  moment  in  his  race; 
And  shines  to  perfect  day. 


414.        c.  M. 

Joy  in  Believing^. 

1  REJOICE,  believer,  in  the  Lord, 
Who  makes  your  cause  his  own  ; 
The  hope  that 's  built  upon  his  word 
Can  ne'er  be  overthrown. 

Q  Though  many  foes  beset  your  road, 
And  feeble  is  your  arm  : 
^  Your  life  is  hid  with  Christ  in  God," 
Beyond  the  reach  of  harm. 


3  Weak  as  you  are,  you  shall  not  faint, 

Or  fainting,  shall  not  die  ! 
Jesus,  the  strength  of  every  saint, 
Will  aid  you  from  on  high. 

4  Though  now  unseen  by  outward  sense, 

Faith  sees  him  always  near, 
A  guide,  a  glory,  and  defence  ; 
Then  what  have  you  to  fear  7 

5  As  Christ  the  conqueror  overcame, 

And  triumph'd  once  for  you  ; 
He  '11  raise  you  from  your  guilt  and  shame 
To  triumph  in  him  too. 

415.       c.  M. 

Close  of  Evening  Service. 

1  SOON  will  our  fleeting  hours  be  past : 

And,  as  the  setting  sun 
Now  leaves  the  clouds  in  yonder  west, 
Our  parting  beams  are  gone. 

2  May  He,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow^ 

Our  sacred  rites  attend. 
Unite  our  hearts  in  wisdom's  ways, 
Till  life's  short  journey  end  : 

5  And  as  the  rapid  sands  run  down, 
Our  virtue  still  improve  ; 
Till  each  receive  the  glorious  crown 
Of  never  fading  love. 


416.  L.  M. 

Religious  Worship.     Psa.  xcii. 

SWEET  is  the  work,  O  God  !  our  King ! 
To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks  and  sing ; 
To  show  thy  love  by  morning  light, 
And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  at  night. 


2  Sweet  is  tl=re  clay  of  sacred  rest, 

When  earthly  cares  forsake  the  breast, 
When  our  best  powers  to  God  we  raise. 
And  the  whole  heart 's  attun'd  to  praise. 

8  Our  souls  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord, 
And  bless  his  works  and  bless  his  word : 
His  works  of  grace,  how  bright  they  shine  ! 
How  deep  his  counsels,  how  divine  ! 

4  Lord,  may  we  walk  with  growing  strength, 
Till  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  at  length: 
Till  all  before  thy  face  appear. 
And  join  in  nobler  worship  there  : 

5'  Then  shall  we  see,  and  hear,  and  know. 
All  we  desir'd,  or  wish'd  below ; 
And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 


417.  L.  M. 

The  love  of  Jesus  to  mankind. 

1   '^  SEE  how  he  lov'd  !"  exclaim'd  the  Jewg^ 
As  tender  tears  from  Jesus  fell ; 
My  grateful  heart  the  thought  pursues, 
And  on  the  theme  delights  to  dwell, 

'2  See  how  he  lov'd,  who  travelPd  on 

Teaching  the  doctrine  from  the  skies; 
Who  bade  disease  and  pain  be  gone. 
And  call'd  the  sleeping  dead  to  rise. 

3  See  how  he  lov'd,  who,  firm  yet  mild. 
Patient  endur'd  the  scoffing  tongue  ; 
Though  oft  provok'd,  he  ne'er  revil'd. 
Nor  did  his  greatest  foe  a  wrong. 


4  See  how  he  lov'd,  who  never  shrank 

From  toil  or  danger,  pain  or  death ; 
Who  all  the  cup  of  sorrow  drank, 
And  meekly  yielded  up  his  breath. 

5  See  how  he  loV'd,  who  died  for  man, 

Who  labour'd  thus,  and  thus  endur'd. 
To  finish  the  all-gracious  plan, 

Which  life  and  heaven  to  man  secur'd. 

6  Such  love  can  we,  unmov'd,  survey  ? 

O  may  our  breasts  with  ardor  glow, 
To  tread  his  steps,  his  laws  obey, 
And  thus  our  warm  affection  show ! 


418.       c.  M. 

Value  of  the  Knowledge  of  God.     Hos.  vi.  3. 

1  SHINE  forth,  eternal  Source  of  light! 

Make  thy  perfections  known  ; 
Fill  our  enlarged  adoring  sight, 
With  glories  all  thy  own. 

2  Vain  are  the  charms,  and  faint  the  rays 

The  brightest  creatures  boast ; 
And  all  their  grandeur  and  their  praise 
Are  in  thy  presence  lost. 

3  To  know  the  Author  of  our  frame, 

Is  our  sublimest  skill ; 
True  wisdom  is  to  learn  his  name. 
True  life,  to  do  his  will. 

^  For  this  may  we  unceasmg  pray ; 
This  all  our  powers  pursue, 
Till  visions  of  eternal  day 
Fix  an^  complete  the  view. 


419.      c.  M. 

The  blessing  of  God  implored.     Psa.  xc.  If. 

1  SHINE  on  our  souls,  eternal  God  ! 

With  rays  of  mercy  shine  ! 
O  let  thy  favour  crown  our  days, 
And  their  whole  course  be  thine  ! 

2  Did  we  not  raise  our  hands  to  Thee, 

Our  hands  might  toil  in  vain  : 
Small  joy  success  itself  would  give, 
If  thou  thy  love  restrain. 

3  With  Thee  let  every  week  begin, 

With  Thee  each  day  be  spent, 
For  Thee  each  fleeting  hour  improvM, 
Since  each  by  Thee  is  lent. 

4  Thus  cheer  us  midst  the  toils  of  life, 

Till  all  our  labours  cease ; 
And  fill  us  in  the  realms  above, 
With  everlasting  peace. 


420.       c.  M. 

The  Higfhway  to  Zion.     Isa.  xxxv.  8 — 10. 

1  SING,  ye  redeemed  of  the  Lord, 

Your  great  Deliverer  sing ; 
Pilgrims,  for  Zion's  city  bound. 
Be  joj^ful  in  your  King  ! 

2  See  the  fair  way  his  hand  hath  rais'd^ 

How  holy,  and  how  plain ! 
The  simplest  traveller  shall  not  err. 
Nor  seek  the  track  in  vain  : 

3  No  ravening  lion  shall  destroy, 

Nor  lurking  serpent  wound  ; 
But  pleasure,  safety,  peace  and  praise, 
Through  all  the  path  are  found. 


4  A  hand  divine  shall  lead  you  oa 

Along  the  blissful  road, 
Till  on  the  sacred  mount  you  see. 
The  glory  of  your  God. 

5  There,  garlands  of  immortal  joy 

Shall  bloom  on  every  head  ; 
While  sorrow,  sighing,  and  distress. 
Like  shadows  all  are  fled. 


421.       CM. 

Our  Strength  is  in  the  Lord.     Isa.  xl.  27 — 3L 

1  SUPREME  in  wisdom,  love,  and  grace, 

The  great  Jehovah  stands  : 
Through  his  dark  providence  we  trace 
The  wonders  of  his  hands. 

2  Strength  to  the  weak  he  often  lends. 

When  they  his  aid  implore  ; 
And  youth  and  feeble  age  defends, 
In  peril's  darkest  hour. 

3  All  human  power  must  soon  decay, 

And  earthly  pleasures  cease  : 
But  they  who  make  the  Lord  their  stay. 
Shall  find  their  strength  increase. 

4  Then  come,  and  with  unwearied  pace 

The  path  of  life  pursue ; 
For  all  who  trust  his  heavenly  grace, 
Shall  find  his  promise  true. 

5  On  eagles'  wings  they  soar  away, 

They  mount  to  heaven  above  ! 
In  realms  of  pure,  celestial  day, 
They  shout  in  strains  of  lovf. 


422.       s,  M. 

Peace  to  the  returning^  Penitent. 

1  SWEET  is  the  friendly  voice 
That  speaks  of  life  and  peace  ; 

That  bids  the  penitent  rejoice, 
And  sin  and  sorrow  cease. 

2  No  balm  on  earth  like  this 
Can  cheer  the  contrite  heart ; 

No  flatt'ring  dreams  of  earthly  bliss 
Such  pure  delight  impart. 

3  Still  merciful  and  kind, 
Thy  mercy,  Lord  !  reveal ; 

The  broken  heart  thy  love  can  bind, 
The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

4  Thy  presence  shall  restore 
Peace  to  each  anxious  breast ; 

Lord!  let  our  steps  be  drawn  no  more 
From  paths  which  thou  hast  bless'd. 


423.       c.  M. 

The  Works  of  God  speak  his  Wisdom  and  Pow^E- 

1  SEE  !  the  bright  monarch  of  the  day 
In  ocean  dips  his  beams; 
While  from  his  brow  a  parting  ray 
In  milder  glory  streams. 

2-  The  moon,  pale  empress  of  the  night, 
In  sweet  succession  reigns  ; 
And  finely  paints,  with  silver  light, 
The  mountains,  vales  and  plains. 

3  The  planets  in  progression  rise, 
And  shine  from  pole  to  pole ; 
Their  pleasing  course  delights  our  eyes. 
And  charms  th'  attentive  soul. 


4  The  starry  arch  in  grandeur  glows, 
Through  all  its  ample  round ; 
Great  God  !  thy  power  no  limit  knows, 
Thy  wisdom  knows  no  bound. 

424.  p.  M.  8,  7s. 

A  call  to  praise  the  Lamb  of  God. 

t   SHOUT  to  God,  in  strains  immortal ! 
All  the  holy  angels  sing : 
Come,  ye  saints,  around  the  altar, 
Each  a  grateful  tribute  bring. 

2  Loud  proclaim  the  Saviour's  merit, 

Sing  the  wonders  of  his  grace  5 
Sing  the  sanctifying  spirit, 
Sealing  all  the  human  race. 

3  Let  the  strain  be  loud  and  joyful, 

Piercing  to  the  lofty  sky; 
Sing  the  Lamb  of  God  immortal, 
Once  for  sinners  born  to  die  ! 

4  Let  all  creatures  join  the  chorus, 

Raise  to  him  the  grateful  song : 
Angels  share  the  bliss  before  us. 
And  the  anthem  still  prolong. 


425.       L.  M. 

Evening  Hymn. 

To  God  we  '11  raise  an  evening  song, 

Each  accent  shall  record  his  care ; 
'Tis  he  that  guides  our  feet  along. 

And  keeps  our  souls  from  every  snare. 
From  the  first  dawn  of  morning  light, 

His  watchful  eye  our  path  attends ; 
And  in  returning  shades  of  night, 

Is  still  the  same,  our  heavenly  Friend, 


2  He  knows  our  wants,  relieves  our  fearsy 

And  satisfies  each  soul  with  bread  ; 
He  numbers  all  our  flowing  years, 

And  pours  his  blessings  on  our  heads. 
He  saves  us  from  the  tempters  snare. 

And  crowns  us  with  his  love  and  grace  ; 
Makes  every  ransom'd  soul  his  care, 

And  smiles  on  all  the  human  race. 

3  O  come,  before  his  altar  bend. 

And  loud  proclaim  his  matchless  love : 
Let  grateful  incense  high  ascend. 

To  our  almighty  Friend  above. 
Come,  rest  beneath  his  guardian  care, 

Fearless  of  danger  close  our  eyes  ; 
Till  death  dislodge  our  spirits  here, 

To  soar  in  worlds  above  the  skies. 


426.       c.  M. 

The  Majesty  of  God. 

THE  Lord  descended  from  above, 
And  bow'd  the  heavens  most  high. 

And  underneath  his  feet  he  cast 
The  darkness  of  the  sky. 

On  cherubim  and  seraphim 

Full  royally  he  rode, 
And  on  the  wings  of  mighty  winds 

Came  flying  all  abroad. 

He  sat  serene  upon  the  floods, 

Their  fury  to  restrain  ; 
And  he  as  sovereign  Lord  and  King^ 

For  evermore  shall  reign. 


427.       c.  M. 

Divine   aid  implored. 

1  THINE  influence,  mighty  God  !  is  felt, 

Through  nature's  ample  round  ; 
In  heaven,  on  earth,  through  air  and  skies, 
Thy  energy  is  found. 

2  Thy  sacred  influence,  Lord !  we  need 

To  form  our  hearts  anew  ; 
O  cleanse  our  souls  from  every  sin, 
And  thy  salvation  shew! 

3  Father  of  light  !  thine  aid  impart 

To  guide  our  doubtful  way ; 
Thy  truth  shall  scatter  every  cloud, 
And  make  a  glorious  day. 

4  Supported  by  thy  heavenly  grace, 

We  '11  do  and  bear  thy  will ; 
That  grace  shall  make  each  burden  light, 
And  every  murmur  still. 

5  Cheer'd  by  thy  smiles,  we  '11  fearless  tread 

The  gloomy  path  of  death  ; 
And  with  the  hopes  of  endless  bliss, 
To  Thee  resign  our  breath. 

428.       c.  M. 

Providence  kind   and   bountiful. 

1  THY  kingdom.  Lord,  for  ever  stands, 

While  earthly  thrones  decay  ; 
And  time  submits  to  thy  commands 
While  ages  roll  away. 

2  Thy  sovereign  bounty  freely  gives 

Its  unexhausted  store; 
And  universal- nature  lives 
On  thy  sustaining  power. 
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3  Holy  and  just  are  all  thy  ways  : 

Thy  goodness  is  divine  ; 
In  all  thy  works,  immortal  rays 
Of  power  and  mercy  shine. 

4  Thy  praise,  O  God  !  delightful  theme ! 

Shall  fill  each  heart  and  tongue : 
Let  all  creation  bless  thy  name 
In  one  eternal  song. 

429.       c.  M. 

Supplication  for  the  Divine  blessing  on  the  Word. 

1  THY  gracious  aid,  great  God  !  impart, 

To  give  thy  word  success ; 
Write  all  its  precepts  on  the  heart, 
And  deep  its  truths  impress. 

2  O  speed  our  progress  in  the  way, 

That  leads  to  jo3^s  on  high. 
Where  knowledge  grows  without  decay. 
And  love  shall  never  die. 


430.       L.  M. 

Desire  of  Wisdom  and  Obedience. 

TEACH  us,  O  teach  us,  Lord !  thy  way ; 

That  to  our  life's  remotest  day, 

By  thy  unerring  precepts  led, 

Our  feet  thy  heavenly  paths  may  tread* 

Informed  by  Thee,  with  sacred  awe 
Our  hearts  shall  meditate  thy  law; 
And  with  celestial  wisdom  filPd, 
To  Thee  a  pure  obedience  yield. 

Give  us  to  know  thy  will  aright, 
Thy  will  our  glory  and  delight ; 
That,  rais'd  above  the  world,  the  mind 
In  Thee  its  highest  good  may  find* 


4  O  turn  from  vanity  each  eye ! 

To  us  thy  quick'ning  strength  supply ; 
And  with  thy  promis'd  mercy  cheer 
The  heart  devoted  to  thy  fear. 

431.      c,  M. 

Prospect  of  the  universal  Spread  of  spiritual  Blessing;?. 

1  THE  common  Parent,  Lord  of  all. 

Who  sits  enthron'd  above, 
With  perfect  wisdom  rules  the  world, 
And  with  impartial  love. 

2  Soon  may  his  name  from  shore  to  shore 

Sound  all  the  earth  abroad  ; 
And  distant  nations  know  and  love 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God  ! 

3  The  day  will  come,  the  happy  day, 

Such  his  eternal  will, 
W^hen  light,  and  truth,  and  grace  divine. 
The  spacious  earth  shall  fill. 

4  God  will  diffuse  the  blessings  round. 

So  richly  scatter'd  here  ; 
Till  the  creation's  utmost  bound, 
Shall  see,  adore,  and  fear. 


432.       p. *M.       los.  lis. 

Hymn  of  Praise. 

O  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord,  prepare  a  new^  song, 
And  let  all  his  saints  in  full  concert  join  : 
With  voices  united  the  anthem  prolong, 
And  show  forth  his  praises  with  music  divine. 

Let  praise  to  the  Lord,  who  made  us,  ascend, 
Let  each  grateful  heart  be  glad  in  its  King  : 
The  God,  whom  we  worship,  our  songs  will  attend, 
And  view  with  complacence  the  off 'ring  we  bring. 


3  Be  joyful,  ye  saints,  sustained  by  his  might, 
And  let  your  glad  songs  awake  with  each  morn 
For  those  who  obey  him  are  still  his  delight, 
His  hand  with  salvation  the  meek  will  adorn. 

4  Then  praise  ye  the  Lord,  prepare  a  glad  song, 
And  let  all  his  saints  in  full  concert  join ; 
With  voices  united  the  anthem  prolong, 

And  show  forth  his  praises  with  music  divine. 


433.       L.  M. 

Improvement  of  the  Shortness  of  Life. 

1  THE  short-liv'd  day  declines  in  haste; 
The  night  of  death  approaches  fast ; 
With  rapid  speed  the  moments  run. 

In  which  the  work  of  life  is  done. 

2  With  willing  hearts,  and  active  hands. 
Lord  !  may  we  practice  thy  commands. 
Improve  the  moments  as  they  fly. 
And  live  as  we  would  wish  to  die. 


434.       L.  M. 

At  the  Dedication  of  a  Place  of  Worship. 

1  GREAT  God  !  the  followers  of  thy  Son; 

We  bow  before  thy  mercy-seat, 
To  worship  Thee,  the  Holy  One, 
And  pour  our  wishes  at  thy  feet. 

2  O  grant  thy  blessing  here  to-day ! 

O  give  thy  people  joy  and  peace ! 
The  tokens  of  thy  love  display, 
And  favour,  that  shall  never  cease. 

S  We  seek  the  truth  which  Jesus  brought : 
His  path  of  light,  we  long  to  tread  ; 
Here  be  his  holy  doctrines  taught. 
And  here,  their  purest  influence  shed-. 


4  May  faith,  and  hope,  and  love  abound ; 
Our  sins  and  errors  be  forgiven : 
And  we,  in  thy  great  day,  be  found 
Children  of  God,  and  heirs  of  heaven. 

435.       L.  M. 

Divine  Mercy.     Psa.  cxxx. 

1  THERE  is  forgiveness,  Lord !  with  thee. 

The  humble  penitent  to  cheer ; 
That  all,  who  thy  rich  mercy  see, 
May  hope  and  love,  as  well  as  fear. 

2  More  welcome  than  the  morning's  face 

To  those  who  long  for  breaking  day, 
Great  God  !  is  that  abundant  grace 
Which  thy  kind  promises  display. 

3  Our  trust  is  fix'd  upon  thy  word, 

Nor  shall  we  trust  thy  word  in  vain  : 
Let  contrite  souls  address  the  Lord, 
And  find  relief  from  all  their  pain. 


436.       c.  M. 

Living  habitually  in  the  fear  of  God. 

THRICE  happy  men,  who,  born  from  heaven^ 

While  yet  they  travel  here. 
Each  day  of  life  w- ith  God  begin. 

And  spend  it  in  his  fear  ! 
Midst  hourly  cares,  may  we  present 

Our  offerings  to  thy  throne  : 
And,  while  the  world  our  hands  employ, 

Our  hearts  be  thine  alone. 

As  sanctified  to  noblest  ends, 

Be  each  refreshment  sought; 
And  by  each  various  providence 

Some  wise  instruction  brought. 

*  27 


When  to  laborious  duties  calPd, 
Or  bj  temptations  tried  ; 

We  '11  seek  the  shelter  of  thy  wings. 
And  in  thy  strength  confide. 

As  different  scenes  of  life  arise, 

Our  grateful  hearts  would  be 
With  Thee,  amidst  the  social  band, 

In  solitude  with  Thee. 
In  solid,  pure  delights  like  these, 

Let  all  our  days  be  past ; 
Nor  shall  we  then  impatient  wish, 

Nor  shall  we  fear  the  last. 


437.       c.  M. 

Sovereignty  and  Goodnesg  of  God.     Psa.  viii.. 
O  LORD,  our  King,  how  excellent, 

Thy  name  on  earth  is  known  1 
Thy  glory  in  the  firmament 

How  wonderfully  shown  ! 

Yet  are  the  humble  dear  to  Thee 

Thy  praises  are  confest 
By  infants  Hsping  on  the  knee, 

And  sucklings  at  the  breast. 

When  T  behold  the  heavens  on  high, 

The  work  of  thy  right  hand  ; 
The  moon  and  stars  amid  the  sky. 

Thy  lights  in  every  land  : — 

Lord,  what  is  man,  that  thou  shouldst  deign- 
On  him  to  set  thy  love, 

Give  him  on  earth  awhile  to  reign, 
Then  rise  to  heaven  above  ? 

O  Lord,  how  excellent  thy  name  ! 

How  manifold  thy  ways ! 
Let  Time  thy  saving  truth  proclaina. 

Eternity  thy  praise. 


438.       L.  M. 

Love  to  God  and  Man.     Matt.  xxii.  37—40. 

i   THUS  saith  the  first  and  great  command,- 
Let  all  thy  inward  powers  unite 
To  love  thy  Maker  and  thy  God, 
With  utmost  vigor  and  delight. 

^  Then  shall  thy  neighbor,  next  in  place. 
Thy  heart's  sincere  affection  prove  •  , 
And  let  thy  wishes  for  thyself 
Measure  to  him  the  debt  of  love, 

3  But  while  these  sacred  truths  we  own,   . 
How  cold  remain  our  bosoms  still ! 
Wake  our  best  passions,  God  of  love  ! 
And  mould  our  spirits  to  thy  will. 


439.       c.  M. 

God  the  Source  of  Consolation  and  Healtl*. 

i   TO  calm  the  sorrows  of  the  mind, 
Our  heavenly  friend  is  nigh. 
To  wipe  the  anxious  tear  that  starts, 
Or  trembles  in  the  eye. 

2  Thou  canst,  when  anguish  rends  the  hearty 

The  secret  woe  control ; 
The  inward  malady  canst  heal, 
The  sickness  of  the  soul. 

3  Thou  canst  repress  the  rising  sigh, 

Canst  soothe  each  mortal  care ; 
And  every  deep  and  heart-felt  groan 
Is  wafted  to  thine  ear. 

4  Thy  gracious  eye  is  watchful  still ; 

Thy  potent  arm  can  save 
From  threatening  danger  and  disease... 
And  the  devouring  grave. 


5  Eternal  Source  of  life  and  health. 
And  every  bliss  we  feel ! 
In  sorrow  and  in  joy  to  Thee 
Our  grateful  hearts  appeal. 


440.       L.  M. 

The  Vanity  of  earthly  Objects. 

1  THE  trifling  joys  this  world  can  give, 

A  thirsty  soul  can  ne'er  supply  5 
A  soul,  which  hopes,  through  grace,  to  live 
In  realms  of  bliss  beyond  the  sky. 

2  Yet,  O  my  God,  I  would  not  slight 

The  smallest  of  thy  gifts  to  me ; 
The  least  affords  me  some  delight, 
A  fid  shews  thy  mercy  rich  and  free. 

3  My  friends,  my  health,  my  daily  food — 

All  blessings  given  here  below, 
Proclaim  aloud  that  thou  art  good — 
Thy  goodness  all  the  world  shall  know. 

4  But  O,  it  is  a  greater  joy 

To  feel  my  heart  is  reconcil'd ; 
To  know  thou  wilt  my  sins  destroy. 
And  claim  me  as  thy  ransom'd  child. 

5  In  Thee,  dear  Lord,  I  stand  complete, 

It  is  enough — I  want  no  more  ! 
Prostrate  I  fall  before  thy  feet, 
And  all  thy  boundless  love  adore. 

0  Hence  then,  ye  trifling  joys  depart ! 
Joys  transient  as  the  fading  flower  j 
Jesus  the  Saviour  claims  my  heart, 
'Tis  his  by  purchase,  love,  and  power. 


441.  L.     M. 

Divine  Love  displayed  in  the  Blessings  of  the  Gospel. 

i  TO  Thee,  our  hearts,  eternal  King ! 
Would  each  a  thankful  tribute  bring; 
To  Thee  their  humble  homage  raise, 
In  songs  of  ardent,  grateful  praise. 

2  All  nature  shows  thy  boundless  love, 
In  worlds  below,  and  worlds  above; 
But  in  thy  blessed  word,  we  trace 
The  richer  glories  of  thy  grace. 

^3  There,  what  delightful  truths  are  given  ;- 
There  Jesus  shows  the  way  to  heaven ; 
His  name  salutes  the  listening  ear, 
Revives  the  heart,  and  checks  the  fear. 

4  There  Jesus  bids  our  sorrows  cease, 

And  gives  the  labouring  conscience  peace  ; 
Raises  our  grateful  feelings  high, 
And  points  to  mansions  in  the  sky, 

•S  For  love  like  this,  O  may  our  song 
To  endless  years  thy  praise  prolong  ; 
And  distant  climes  thy  name  adore, 
Till  time  and  nature  are  no  more! 


442.       L.  M. 

Christ  the  Sun  of  Righteousness.     Psa.  xxxfli.. 

1  TO  thee,  O  God !  we  homage  pay. 
Source  of  the  light  that  rules  the  day ! 
Who,  while  he  gilds  all  nature's  frame, 
Reflects  thy  rays,  and  speaks  thy  name. 

2  In  louder  strains  we  sing  that  grace 
Which  gave  the  Sun  of  righteousness  ; 
Whose  nobler  light  salvation  brings, 
And  scatters  healing  from  his  wings. 


3  O  may  his  glories  stand  confessed, 
From  north  to  south,  from  east  to  west ! 
Successful  may  his  gospel  run 

Wide  as  the  circuit  of  the  sun ! 

4  When  shall  that  radiant  sun  arise, 
Where,  fix'd  on  high  in  purer  skies, 
Christ  all  his  lustre  shall  display 
Through  realms  of  never-ending  day !. 


443.       L.  M, 

The  Institution  of  the  Lord's  Supper. 

1  'TWAS  on  that  dark  and  mournful  night 
When  powers  of  earth  and  hell  arose 
Against  the  Son  of  God's  delight, 
And  friend  betray'd  him  to  his  foes : 

'2  Before  the  mournful  scene  began, 

He  took  the  bread,  and  bless'd,  and  brake ; 
What  love  through  all  his  actions  ran  ; 
What  wond'rous  words  of  grace  he  spake ! 

3  "  This  is  my  body,  broke  for  sin, 

Receive  and  eat  the  living  food;" 
Then  took  the  cup,  and  bless'd  the  wine, 
"  'Tis  the  new  covenant  in  my  blood." 

4  "  In  memory  of  your  dying  Lord, 

Do  this,"  said  he,  "  till  time  shall  end : 
Meet  at  my  table  and  record 

The  love  of  your  departed  Friend.'^ 

5  Jesus,  thy  feast  we  celebrate, 

We  show  thy  death,  we  sing  thy  name 
Till  thou  return,  and  we  shall  eat 
The  marriage-supper  of  the  Lamb. 


444.        L.  M. 

The  Christian  Farewell.     2  Cor.  xlii, 

1  THY  presence,  ever-living  God  ! 
Wide  through  all  nature  spreads  abroad 
Thy  watchful  eyes,  which  never  sleep. 
In  every  place  thy  children  keep. 

2  While  near  each  other  we  remain, 
Thou  dost  our  lives  and  powers  sustain  ; 
And  when  apart  rejoice  to  share 

Thy  counsels,  and  thy  gracious  care. 

3  To  Thee  we  now  commit  our  ways, 
And  still  implore  thy  heavenly  grace  ; 
Still  cause  thy  face  on  us  to  shine, 
And  guard  and  guide  us  still  as  thine. 

4  Give  us  within  thy  house  to  raise 
Again  united  songs  of  praise, 

Or,  if  that  joy  no  more  be  known, 
Give  us  to  meet  around  thy  throne. 


445.       s.  M. 

Obligation  to  Gratitude  and  Praise. 

i  MY  Maker,  and  my  King  ! 

To  thee  my  all  I  owe ; 
Thy  sovereign  bounty  is  the  spring 

Whence  all  my  blessings  flow. 

2  Thou  ever  good  and  kind  ! 
A  thousand  reasons  move, 

A  thousand  obligations  bind 
My  heart  to  grateful  love. 

3  Thy  goodness,  like  the  sun, 
Dawn'd  on  my  early  days, 

Ere  infant  reason  had  begun, 
To  form  my  lips  to  praise. 


4  The  creature  of  thy  hand, 
On  Thee  alone  1  live : 

My  God  !  thy  benefits  demand 
More  praise  than  life  can  give, 

5  O  let  thy  grace  inspire 

My  soul  with  strength  divine  ; 
Let  all  my  powers  to  Thee  aspire, 
And  all  my  days  be  thine. 


446.       c.  M. 

The  Saviour's  Invitation. 

1  THUS  to  believers,  while  below, 
Has  God  his  love  express'd ; 
"  My  presence  still  shall  with  you  go, 
And  I  will  give  you  rest. 

;2  This  as  a  comfort  each  shall  know, 
The  sweetest  and  the  best ; 
My  presence  shall  with  them  abide, 
And  I  will  give  them  rest. 

3  Though  with  affliction's  swelling  tide 

You  sorely  are  oppress'd  ; 
My  presence  shall  with  you  abide, 
And  I  will  give  you  rest. 

4  When  death  with  solemn  call  is  near, 

Still  lean  upon  my  breast ; 
My  presence  shall  support  you  there^ 
And  I  will  give  you  rest." 

b  Then  let  his  praise  be  our  employ, 
Till  we  're  of  heaven  possess'd ; 
Till  God  imparts  celestial  joy, 
And  gives  us  endless  rest. 


447.       s.  M. 

Preserving  Grace.     Jiide  24.  2c 

!  TO  God  the  only  wise, 
Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 

X<et  all  the  saints  below  the  skies, 
Their  humble  praises  bring. 

2  By  his  unfading  love, 
His  counsel,  and  his  care, 

Display'd  in  mercy  from  above, 
He  guards  from  every  snare. 

3  He  will  present  our  souls, 
Unblemish'd  and  complete, 

Before  the  glory  of  his  face, 
With  joys  divinely  great. 

4  There  all  his  numerous  sons 
Shall  meet  around  his  throne. 

Shall  bless  the  conduct  of  his  grace, 
And  make  his  wonders  known. 

b  To  God  the  only  wise. 

All  majesty  belongs. 
And  be  his  power  and  grace  ador'd 

In  everlasting  songs. 


448.       c.  M. 

The  Mission  of  Christ. 

1  TO  God,  the  great  redeeming  cause. 

Let  men  and  angels  sing ; 
Who  sent  his  Son  with  power  and  love, 
To  reign  both  Lord  and  King. 

2  To  raise  the  wretched  by  his  grace, 

From  their  abyss  of  woe  ; 
And  make  his  love  to  all  our  race, 
In  gentle  currents  flow. 


'^  To  reconcile  the  world  to  God, 
The  Saviour  left  the  skies ; 
And  loud  proclaim'd  the  sacred  word, 
Which  bids  our  jojs  arise. 

4  His  doctrine  pure,  his  precepts  just, 

In  bright  example  shine ; 
Through  all  the  earth,  his  love  and  grace 
Proclaim  a  power  divine. 

5  That  power  shall  conquer  all  his  foes, 

And  bring  them  home  to  God  ; 
Shall  all  his  boundless  love  disclose — ■ 
Hosanna  to  the  Lord  ! 


449.       L.  M. 

Remembrance  of  Christ. 

1  "  THIS  do  in  memory  of  your  friend," 

Such  was  the  Saviour's  last  request, 
Who  all  the  pangs  of  death  endur'd, 
That  we  might  live  for  ever  bless'd, 

2  Yes,  we  '11  record  thy  matchless  love. 

Thou  dearest,  tenderest,  best  of  friends  ! 
Thy  dying  love  the  noblest  praise 
Of  long  eternity  transcends. 

3  'Tis  pleasure  more  than  earth  can  give, 

Thy  goodness  through  these  veils  to  see  : 
Thy  table  food  celestial  yields, 

And  happy  they  who  sit  with  Thee. 

4  But  oh  !  what  vast  transporting  joys 

Shall  fill  our  breasts,  our  tongues  inspire, 
When,  join'd  with  the  celestial  train, 
I       Our  grateful  souls  thy  love  admire  ! 


When  these  vile  bodies,  all  refin'd, 
Perfect  and  glorious  as  thy  own, 

Unwearied  shall  our  minds  obey, 
And  join  in  worship  near  thy  throne. 


450.       s.  M. 

Praise  to  God  from  all  Nations.     Psa.    cxvii^ 

1  THY  name,  almighty  Lord  ! 
Shall  sound  through  distant  lands  ; 

Great  is  thy  grace,  and  sure  thy  word. 
Thy  truth  for  ever  stands. 

2  Far  be  thine  honours  spread  ; 
Long  may  thy  praise  endure, 

Till  morning  light  and  evening  shade 
Shall  be  exchang'd  no  more. 


451.       c.  M. 

Blessings  of  Providence  and  Redemption. 

1  THY  goodness.  Lord  !  our  souls  confess. 

Thy  goodness  we  adore  ; 
A  spring  whose  blessings  never  fail, 
A  sea  without  a  shore. 

2  Sun,  moon,  and  stars,  thy  love  attest 

In  every  golden  ray  ; 
Love  draws  the  curtains  of  the  nighty 
And  love  returns  the  day. 

3  Thy  bounty  every  season  crowns 

With   all  the  bliss  it  yields  ; 
With  joyful  clusters  loads  the  vine, 
With  strength'ning  grain  the  fields. 

4  But  chiefly  thy  compassions,  Lord  ! 

Are  in  the  gospel  seen ; 
There,  like  the  sun,  thy  mercy  shines^ 
Without  a  cloud  between. 


452.       c.  M. 

For  Fast. 

1  IN  vain  opposing  nations  rage, 

If  God  with  us  abide ; 
One  word  of  his  dissolves  their  strength^ 
And  humbles  all  their  pride. 

2  His  wisdom  sees  correction  meet ; — 

He  gives  the  dread  command, 
And  war  its  desolation  spreads 
Through  everj  trembling  land. 

3  His  purpose  wrought, — again  he  speaks^. 

And  desolations  cease ; 
War's  loud  alarms  are  heard  no  more, 
And  all  the  world  is  peace. 

4  Mortals  !  adore  his  sovereign  power. 

Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod ; 
Through  all  your  various  tribes  be  still,. 
And  know  that  he  is  God. 


453.       L.  M. 

The  Grave  destroyed. 

1  UNVEIL  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb. 

Take  this  new  treasure  to  thy  trust ; 
And  give  these  sacred  relics  room 
To  slumber  in  thy  silent  dust. 

2  No  pain,  no  grief,  no  anxious  fear 

Invade  thy  bounds  ;  no  mortal  woes 
Can  reach  the  peaceful  sleeper  here, 
Whilst  angels  watch  its  soft  repose. 

3  So  Jesus  slept ;  God's  dying  Son 

Past  through  the  grave  and  blest  the  bed ; 
Here  we  may  rest  till  from  his  throne 
The  morning  break,  and  pierce  the  shade; 


4  Break  from  his  throne,  illustrious  morn ! 
Attend,  O  grave,  his  sovereign  word ! 
Restore  thy  trust ;  the  glorious  form 
Will  then  arise  to  meet  the  Lord. 


454.        H.  M. 

God  our  Preserver  in  a  sickly  Season.     P«a.  cxxi. 

1  UPWARD  we  lift  our  eyes, 

From  God  is  all  our  aid  ; 
The  God  who  built  the  skies, 
And  earth's  foundation  laid : 
God  is  the  tower  to  which  we  fly : 
His  grace  is  nigh  in  every  hour. 

2  Our  feet  shall  never  slide, 

Or  fall  in  fatal  snares. 
Since  God,  our  guard  and  guide, 

Defends  us  from  our  fears. 
Those  wakeful  eyes,  that  never  sleep. 
Shall  Israel  keep,  when  dangers  rise. 

3  No  burning  heats  by  day, 

Nor  blasts  of  evening  air, 
Shall  take  our  health  away, 

If  God  be  with  us  there. 
Thou  art  our  sun,  and  thou  our  shade^ 
To  guard  our  head  by  night  or  noon. 

4  Hast  thou  not  given  thy  word 

To  save  our  souls  from  death  ? 
And  we  can  trust  Thee,  Lord, 
To  keep  our  mortal  breath  : 
We'll  go  and  come,  nor  fear  to  die, 
Till  from  on  high  Thou  call  us  home. 
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455.       L.  M. 

The  Miracles  of  Christ. 

1  WHAT  works  of  wisdom,  power  and  love. 
Do  Jesus'  high  commission  prove  ; 
Attest  his  heaven-derived  claim, 

And  glorify  his  Father's  name  I 

2  On  eyes  that  never  saw  the  day, 
He  pours  the  bright  celestial  ray  ; 
And  deafen'd  ears,  by  him  unbound, 
Catch  all  the  harmony  of  sound. 

3  Lameness  takes  up  its  bed  and  goes, 
Rejoicing  in  the  strength  that  flows 
Through  every  nerve  ;  and,  free  from  pain^. 
Pours  forth  to  God  the  grateful  strain. 

4  The  shatter'd  mind  his  word  restores, 
And  tunes  afresh  the  mental  powers; 
The  dead  revive,  to  life  return, 

And  bids  affection  cease  to  mourn. 

5  How  can  our  souls  these  wonders  trace 
And  not  admire  Jehovah's  grace  ? 
Can  we  behold  the  Saviour's  power, 
And  not  the  God  of  love  adore  ? 


456.      L.  M. 

God  Is  Love. 

WHEN  darkness  long  has  veil'd  the  mind, 
And  smiling  day  once  more  appears ; 

Then,  our  Creator !  then  we  find 
The  folly  of  our  doubts  and  fears. 

Straight  we  upbraid  our  wandering  hearty 
And  blush  that  we  should  ever  be 

Thus  prone  to  act  so  base  a  part, 
Or  harbour  doubtful  thoughts  of  Thee. 


3  O,  let  us  then  at  length  be  taught 

What  we  are  still  so  slow  to  learn  I 
That  God  is  love,  and  changes  not, 
Nor  knows  the  shadow  of  a  turn. 

4  Sweet  truth,  and  easy  to  repeat ! 

But  when  our  faith  is  sharply  tried^ 
We  find  ourselves  but  learners  yet, 
Unskilful,  weak,  and  apt  to  sUde. 

5  But,  O  our  God!  one  look  from  thee 

Subdues  the  disobedient  will, 
Drives  doubt  and  discontent  away, 
And  then  rebellious  man  is  still. 


457.       c.  M. 

The  Comforts  of  Religion. 

1  WHEN  gloomy  thoughts  and  boding  feariS 

The  trembling  heart  invade. 
And  all  the  face  of  nature  wears 
An  universal  shade ; 

2  Religion's  dictates  can  assuage 

The  tempest  of  the  soul  ; 
And  every  fear  shall  cease  to  rage, 
At  her  divine  control. 

3  Through  life's  bewilder'd  darksome  way, 

Her  hand  unerring  leads  ; 
And  o'er  the  path  her  heavenly  ray 
A  cheering  lustre  sheds. 

4  When  feeble  reason,  here  confin'd, 

Sinks  helpless  and  afraid ; 
This  bless'd  supporter  of  the  mind^ 
Affords  a  powerful  aid. 


5  O  may  our  hearts  confess  lier  power, 
And  find  a  sweet  relief. 
To  brighten  every  gloomy  hour. 
And  soften  every  grief. 


458.       c.  M. 

God,  the  Source  of  Consolation.     Psa.  cxlvli.  3. 

1  WHEN  'reft  of  all,  and  hopeless  care 

Would  sink  us  to  the  tomb, 
What  power  shall  save  us  from  despair, 
What,  dissipate  the  gloom  ? 

2  No  balm  that  earthly  plants  distil 

Can  sooth  the  mourner's  smart ; 
No  mortal  hand  with  lenient  skill 
Bind  up  the  broken  heart. 

3  But  One  alone,  who  reigns  above, 

Our  w^oe  to  joy  can  turn, 
And  light  the  lamp  of  life  and  love 
That  long  has  ceas'd  to  burn. 

4  Then,  O  my  soul !  to  that  One  flee, 

To  God  thy  woes  reveal ; 
His  eye  alone  thy  wounds  can  see, 
His  power  alone  can  heal. 


459.       L.  p.  M. 

The  Excellency  of  the  Gospel. 

WE  love  the  volumes  of  thy  word  : 
What  light  and  joy  those  leaves  afford 

To  souls  benighted  and  distrest ! 
Thy  precepts  guide  our  doubtful  way ; 
Thy  fear  forbids  our  feet  to  stray ; 

Thy  promise  leads  our  hearts  to  rest. 


Q  From  the  discoveries  of  thy  law, 
The  perfect  rules  of  life  we  draw  : 

These  are  our  study  and  delight : 
Not  honey  so  invites  the  taste, 
Nor  gold  that  hath  the  furnace  past 

Appears  so  pleasing  to  the  sight. 

3  Thy  threat'nings  wake  our  slumb'ring  eyes, 
And  warn  us  where  our  danger  lies ; 

But  'tis  thy  blessed  gospel.  Lord, 
That  makes  the  guilty'conscience  clean,, 
Converts  the  soul,  subdues  our  sin, 

And  gives  a  free,  but  large  reward. 

460.  p.  M.  7s. 

The  Shortness  of  Life. 

1  WHILE  with  ceaseless  course,  the  sun 

Hasted  through  the  closing  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 

Never  more  to  meet  us  here. 
Finish'd  here  probation's  day. 

They  have  done  with  all  below  ; 
We  a  little  longer  stay. 

But  how  little,  none  can  know. 

2  As  the  winged  arrow  flies 

Quick,  the  destin'd  mark  to  find  ; 
As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 

Darts,  and  leaves  no  trace  behind ; 
So  our  brief  and  transient  days 

To  their  end  speed  swiftly  on ; 
Soon  we  pass  life's  little  space. 

Here  to-day,  to-morrow  gone. 

3  Thanks,  for  mercies  past,  receive  ; 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew  ; 
Teach  us.  Lord  !  by  faith  to  live, 
With  eternity  in  view. 


Bless  thy  word  to  young  and  old; 

Fill  our  hearts  with  filial  love ; 
And,  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 

May  we  dwell  with  Thee  above. 


461  •       c.  M, 

The  Resurrection.     1  Cor.  xv.  52 — 58. 

1  WHEN  the  last  trumpet's  awful  voice 

This  rending  earth  shall  shake ; 
The  opening  graves  shall  yield  their  charge, 

And  dust  to  life  awake  : 
Those  bodies  that  corrupted  fell, 

Shall  incorrupted  rise ; 
And  mortal  forms  shall  spring  to  life, 

Immortal  in  the  skies. 

2  Behold  !  what  heavenly  prophets  sung 

Is  now  at  last  fulfill'd  ; 
That  death  should  yield  his  ancient  reign, 

And,  vanquish'd  quit  the  field. 
Let  faith  exalt  her  joyful  voice, 

Let  hope  exulting  sing  : 
O  grave  !   where  is  thy  triumph  now^  ? 

O  death  !  where  is  thy  sting  ? 

3  Our  God,  whose  name  be  ever  bless'd  ! 

Disarms  that  foe  we  dread, 
And  makes  us  conquerors  when  we  die, 

Through  Christ,  our  living  Head. 
Then  steadfast  let  us  still  remain, 

Though  dangers  rise  around, 
And  in  the  work  prescrib'd  by  God, 

Yet  more  and  more  abound. 


462.       c.  M. 

Habitual  Devotion. 

1  WHILST  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power  I 

Be  my  vain  wishes  still'd  ; 

And  may  this  consecrated  hour 

With  better  hopes  be  filPd. 

2  Thy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestow'd ; 

To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar ; 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flow'd  : — 
That  mercy  I  adore  ! 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see  ! 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear, 
Because  conferr'd  by  Thee. 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days. 

In  every  pain  I  bear. 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

5  When  gladness  wings  my  favour'd  hour, 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill : 
Resign'd,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower, 
My  soul  shall  meet  thy  will, 

6  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 

The  lowering  storm  shall  see ; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear : — 
That  heart  shall  rest  on  Thee  ! 


463.       c.  M. 

Habitual  Resignation. 

WITH  God  our  friend,  the  radiant  sun 

Sheds  a  more  lively  ray  : 
Each  object  smiles,  all  nature  charms ; 

We  chase  our  cares  away. 


Good,  when  he  gives,  supremely  good  5 

Nor  less  when  he  denies : 
Afflictions  from  his  sovereign  hand, 

Are  blessings  in  disguise. 

We  cannot  doubt  his  bounteous  love. 

Immeasurably  kind : 
To  his  unerring,  gracious  will 

Be  every  wish  resign'd. 


464.       c.  M. 

The  Providence  of  God  in  the  Seasons. 

1  WITH  songs  and  honours  sounding  loud, 

Address  the  Lord  on  high; 
Over  the  heavens  he  spreads  his  clond, 
And  waters  veil  the  sky. 

2  He  sends  his  showers  of  blessings  down 

To  cheer  the  plains  below  : 
He  makes  the  grass  the  mountains  crown, 
And  corn  in  valleys  grow. 

3  His  steady  counsels  change  the  face 

Of  the  declining  year  ; 
He  bids  the  sun  cut  short  his  race, 
And  wintry  days  appear. 

4  His  hoary  frost,  his  fleecy  snow, 

Descend  and  clothe  the  ground  ; 
The  liquid  streams  forbear  to  flow, 
In  icy  fetters  bound. 

5  He  sends  his  word  and  melts  the  snow. 

The  fields  no  longer  mourn ; 
He  calls  the  warmer  gales  to  blow, 
And  bids  the  spring  return. 


The  changing  wind,  each  flying  doud, 

Obey  his  mighty  word : 
With  songs  and  honours  sounding  loud, 

Praise  ye  the  sovereign  Lord  ! 

465.      L.   M. 

A  Communion  Hymn. 

WE  sing  thy  mercy,  God  of  love  ! 
That  sent  the  Saviour  from  above 
To  free  our  race  from  sin  and  woe ; 
And  spread  thy  peace  and  truth  below. 

We  thank  Thee  for  thy  gracious  care 
That  kept  those  sacred  pages  fair 
Through  every  age,  whose  lines  record 
The  deeds  and  precepts  of  our  Lord. 

We  thank  Thee  for  this  solemn  rite, 
By  us  repeated  in  thy  sight ; 
O  fill  our  souls  with  bread  divine, 
And  nourish  us  with  heavenly  wine  ! 


466.       L.  M. 

The  Love  of  Christ. 

1  WHEN  in  obedience  to  their  Lord 
His  followers  meet  around  his  board, 
His  love  may  well  employ  the  song, 
And  dwell  with  praises  on  the  tongue. 
He  lov'd  mankind — their  welfare  sought, 
In  all  he  did,  in  all  he  taught. 

Their  present  peace,  their  future  jo}^, 
His  whole  concern,  his  life's  employ. 

2  Where  deep  distress  prolongs  the  sigh, 
Behold  the  tender  Jesus  nigh  ; 

He  heals  the  sick,  restores  the  blind. 
Consoles  and  soothes  the  drooping  mind, 

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What  love,  what  kindness,  from  his  tongue, 
Invite  the  willing  soul  to  come, 
To  hear  his  gospel,  learn  the  way 
Which  leads  through  death  to  endless  day  ! 

And  shall  we  fail  to  love  his  name. 
Who  thus  to  teach  and  save  us  came, 
To  show  his  Father's  love  to  man — 
And  died  to  seal  the  gracious  plan  ? 
While  life  shall  last,  O  let  us  prove 
Our  grateful  rev'rence  and  our  love  ? 
In  deed  and  thought  through  every  day, 
Our  Father's  holy  will  obey ! 


467.       c.  M. 

Reflections  on  the  death  of  Jesus. 

1  WITH  warm  aftection  let  us  view, 

With  pious  grief  improve, 
The  solemn  and  impressive  scene 
Of  Jesus'  dying  love. 

2  Not  all  the  malice  of  his  foes, 

His  pity  could  subdue  ; 
"  Father  !  forgive,"  he  meekly  pray'd, 
"  They  know  not  what  they  do," 

3  O  what  a  love  was  here  display'd, 

Beyond  our  utmost  thought ! 
How  pure  the  lessons,  how  sublime, 
In  life  and  death  he  taught ! 

A  Let  not  his  sacred  truths,  by  us 
Be  lost  or  misapplied  ; 
Nor  let  our  thoughtless  hearts  forget 
It  was  for  us  he  died. 


468.       c.  M. 

Reason  a  Divine  Gift. 

1  WHAT  heavenly  wisdom  has  bestow'd, 

O  !  let  not  man  despise  ; 
Reason 's  a  gift  our  praise  demands ; 
And  lifts  us  to  the  skies, 

2  How  could  we  know  or  value  truth 

Without  this  beam  of  light : 
Or  conscious  feel  of  right  and  wrong, 
Or  in  God's  praise  delight  ? 

•3  For  reason  and  for  conscience  to©, 
Accept  our  praise,  O  Lord ! 
May  this  be  pure,  and  that  be  clear. 
And  both  embrace  thy  word. 


469.  r    M. 

Homage  and  Devotion. 

1  WITH  sacred  joy  we  lift  our  eyes 

To  those  bright  realms  above, 
That  glorious  temple  in  the  skies, 
Where  dwells  eternal  love. 

2  Before  the  awful  throne  we  bo\\^ 

Of  heaven's  almighty  King  : 
Here  we  present  the  solemn  vow, 
And  hymns  of  praise  we  sing. 

3  Thee  we  adore ;  and,  Lord  !  to  thee 

Our  filial  duty  pay  ; 
Thy  service,  unconstrain'd  and  free, 
Conducts  to  endless  day. 

4  While  in  thy  house  of  prayer  we  kneel-, 

With  trust  and  holy  fear, 
Thy  mercy  and  thy  truth  reveal, 
And  lend  a  gracious  ear. 


S  With  fervor  teach  our  hearts  to  pray. 
And  tune  our  lips  to  sing ; 
Nor  from  thy  presence  cast  away 
The  sacrifice  we  bring. 


470.       L.  M. 

The  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

WHEN  marshalPd  on  the  nightly  plain^ 
The  glittering  host  bestud  the  sky  ; 

One  star  alone,  of  all  the  train, 

Can  fix  the  sinner's  wand'ring  eye. 

Hark  !  hark !  to  God  the  chorus  breaks^ 
From  every  host,  from  every  gem ; 

But  one  alone  the  Saviour  speaks, 

It  is  the   3VdH    Kj£  Bctklokorxi 

Once  on  the  raging  seas  I  rode, 

The  storm  was  loud,  the  night  was  dark, 
The  ocean  yawn'd  and  rudely  blow'd 

The  wind,  that  toss'd  my  found'ring  bark* 
Deep  horror  then  my  vitals  froze. 

Death-struck,  I  ceas'd  the  tide  to  stem, 
When  suddenly  a  star  arose. 

It  was  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

It  was  my  guide,  my  light,  my  all ; 

It  made  my  dark  forebodings  cease  ; 
And,  through  the  storm  and  danger's  thralL 

It  led  me  to  the  port  of  peace. 
Now  safely  moor'd,  my  perils  o'er, 

I'll  sing  first  in  night's  diadem. 
For  ever  and  for  ever  more. 

It  is  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 


471.  p.  M.        8,8,6  s. 

A  Christmas  Hymn. 

1  O  LET  your  mingling  voices  rise, 
In  grateful  rapture  to  the  skies, 

And  hail  a  Saviour's  birth ! 
Let  songs  of  joy  the  day  proclaim, 
When  Jesus  all-triumphant  came 

To  bless  the  sons  of  earth. 

2  He  came  to  bid  the  weary  rest^ 

To  heal  the  sinner's  wounded  breast, 

To  bind  the  broken  heart; 
To  spread  the  light  of  truth  around, 
And  to  the  world's  remotest  bound 

The  heavenly  gift  impart. 

3  He  came  our  trembling  souls  to  save 
From  sin,  from  sorrow,  and  the  grave, 

And  chase  our  fears  away; 
Victorious  over  death  and  time, 
To  lead  us  to  a  happier  clime 

Where  reigns  eternal  day. 

4  Then  let  your  mingling  voices  rise. 
In  grateful  rapture  to  the  skies, 

And  hail  a  Saviour's  birth! 
Let  songs  of  joy  the  day  proclaim^ 
When  Jesus  all-triumphant  came 

To  bless  the  sons  of  earth. 


472.        H.  M. 

Christ  the  Living  Stone, 

1  WITH  ecstacyofjoy. 

Extol  his  glorious  name,  ~ 
Who  rear'd  the  spacious  earth, 


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0  may  our  land,  in  this  her  hour, 
Confess  thy  hand,  and  bless  the  rod ; 

By  penitence  make  thee  her  Friend, 
And  find  in  thee  a  guardian  God ! 


475.       L.  M. 

Seed-Time  and  Harvest. 

i  THE  rising  morn,  the  closing  day, 

Repeat  thy  praise  with  grateful  voice ; 
Both,  bounteous  Lord  !  thy  power  display. 

And  laden  with  thy  gifts,  rejoice. 
Earth's  wide  extended,  varying  scenes, 

All  smiling  round,  thy  bounty  show; 
From  seas  or  clouds,  full  magazines, 

Thy  rich  diffusive  blessings  flow. 

2  Now  earth  receives  the  precious  seed, 

Which  thy  indulgent  hand  prepares ; 
And  nourishes  the  future  bread, 

And  answers  all  the  sower's  cares. 
Thy  sweet  refreshing  showers  attend, 

And  through  the  ridges  gently  flo\^c, 
Soft  on  the  springing  corn  descend  ; 

And  thy  kind  blessing  makes  it  grow. 

3  Thy  goodness  crowns  the  circling  year, 

Thy  paths  drop  fatness  all  around ; 
The  barren  wilds  thy  praise  declare, 

And  echoing  hills  return  the  sound. 
Here  spreading  flocks  adorn  the  plain ; 

There  plenty  every  charm  displays ; 
Thy  bounty  clothes  each  lovely  scene, 

And  joyful  nature  shouts  thy  prai$e. 


476.       c.  M. 

Christ's  Death  and  Exaltation. 

1  YE  humble  souls,  who  seek  the  Lor^i 

Chase  all  your  fears  away  ; 
And  bow  with  transport  down  to  see 
The  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

2  His  life  for  us  he  freely  gave ; 

Such  wonders  love  can  do ! 
Thus  cold  in  death  that  bosom  lay, 
Which  throbb'd  and  bled  for  you ! 

3  A  moment  give  your  hearts  to  grief, 

And  mourn  your  Saviour  slain : 
Then  dry  your  tears,  and  tune  your  songs. 
The  Saviour  lives  again  ! 

4  High  o'er  th'  angelic  bands  he  rears 

His  once  dishonoured  head  ; 
And  through  unnumbcr'd  years  he  reign5^ 
Who  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

5  With  cheerful  hope  may  every  saint 

The  vale  of  death  survey; 
Then  rise  with  his  ascending  Lord, 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 


477.       c.  M. 

Brotherly  Kindness.    A  communion  hymi^. 
1  YE  followers  of  the  Prince  of  peace, 
Who  round  his  table  draw  ! 
Remember  what  his  spirit  was, 
What  his  peculiar  law. 

^  The  love  which  all  his  bosom  fill'd, 
Did  all  his  actions  guide  ; 
Inspired  by  love,  he  liv'd  and  taught  \ 
Inspir'd  by  love,  he  died. 


3  Let  all  the  sacred  law  fulfil ; 

Like  his  be  every  mind  ^ 
Be  every  temper  form'd  by  love, 
And  every  action  kind, 

4  Let  none  who  call  themselves  his  friends,? 

Disgrace  the  honour'd  name  ; 
But  by  a  near  resemblance  prove 
The  title  which  they  claim. 


478.       c.  M- 

Joyful  Confidence  in  God. 

1  YE  humble  souls,  approach  your  God 

With  songs  of  sacred  praise, 
For  he  is  good,  supremely  good, 
And  kind  ore  all  hAs  vviiys. 

All  nature  owns  his  guardian  care. 

In  him  we  live  and  move ; 
But  nobler  benefits  declare 

The  wonders  of  his  love. 

2  He  gave  his  Son,  his  only  Son, 

To  ransom  rebel  worms ; 
'Tis  here  he  makes  his  goodness  known. 

In  its  diviner  forms. 
To  this  sure  refuge,  Lord,  we  come, 

'Tis  here  our  hope  relies  ; 
A  safe  defence,  a  peaceful  home, 

When  storms  and  troubles  rise. 

3  Thine  eye  beholds,  with  kind  regard, 

The  souls  who  trust  in  Thee ; 
Their  humble  hope  thou  wilt  reward 
With  bliss  divinely  free. 


€reat  God,  to  thy  unchanging  love 
What  honours  shall  we  raise ! 

Not  all  the  raptur'd  songs  above 
Can  render  equal  praise. 


479.  P.M.         10,11,12  s- 

Hymn  for  Easter. 

1  LIFT  your  glad  voices  in  triumph  on  high, 
For  Jesus  hath  risen,  and  man  cannot  die. 

Vain  were  the  terrors  that  gather 'd  around  him, 
And  short  the  dominion  of  death  and  the  grave ; 
He  burst  from  the  fetters  of  darkness  that  bound  him, 
Resplendent  in  glory,  to  live  and  to  save. 

Loud  was  the  chorus  of  angels  on  high, 

'■  The  Saviour  hath  risen,  and  man  shall  not  die.*" 

2  Glory  to  God,  in  full  anthems  of  joy ; 

The  being  he  gave  us,  death  cannot  destroy. 

Sad  were  the  life  we  must  part  with  to-morrow. 
If  tears  were  our  birth-right,  and  death  were  our  end; 
But  Jesus  hath  checr'd  the  dark  valley  of  sorrow, 
And  bade  us,  immortal,  to  heaven  ascend. 

Lift  then  your  voices  in  triumph  on  high, 
For  Jesus  hath  risen,  and  man  shall  not  die. 


480.  L.  M.      Six  Line. 

Birth  of  Christ. 

1  ARRAY'D  in  clouds  of  golden  light 

More  bright  than  heaven's  resplendent  bow, 

Jehovah's  angel  came  by  night, 
To  bless  the  sleeping  world  below. 

How  soft  the  nnisic  of  his  tongue  ! 

How  sweet  the  hallo w'd  strains  he  sung  i 


"Good-will  henceforth  to  man  be  given V^ 
The  light  of  glory  beams  on  earth ; 

Let  angels  tune  the  harps  of  heaven, 
And  saints  below  rejoice  with  mirth : 

On  Bethlehem's  plains  the  shepherds  sing, 

And  Judah's  children  hail  their  King ! 


481.  L.  M. 

The  Love  of  God  better  than  life.     Psa.  Ixiii.  1—6. 

GREAT  God,  indulge  my  humble  claim ; 

Thou  art  my  joy,  and  thou  my  rest ; 
The  glories  that  compose  thy  name, 

Stand  all  engag'd  to  make  me  blest. 
While  in  thy  house  I  now  appear 

Among  thy  saints,  and  seek  thy  face ; 

0  may  I  see  thy  mercy  here, 

And  taste  the  blessings  of  thy  grace  ! 

Not  all  by  worldly  men  possess'd, 

Nor  all  the  joys  our  senses  know, 
Could  make  me  so  divinely  blest, 

Or  raise  my  cheerful  passions  so. 
My  life  itself,  without  thy  love, 

No  real  pleasure  could  afford  ; 
'Twould  but  a  tiresome  burden  prove, 

If  I  were  banish'd  from  the  Lord. 

Amidst  the  wakeful  hours  of  night, 
When  busy  cares  afflict  my  head. 

One  thought  of  Thee  gives  new  delight, 
And  adds  refreshment  to  my  bed. 

1  '11  lift  my  hands,  I  '11  raise  my  voice. 

While  I  have  breath  to  pray  or  praise ; 
This  work  shall  make  my  heart  rejoice, 
And  fill  the  remnant  of  my  days. 


482,      c.  M. 

Desire  to  serve  God.    Psa.  xxvii. 

1  ONE  thing,  with  all  my  soul's  desire, 

I  sought  and  will  pursue ; 
What  thine  own  Spirit  doth  inspire, 

Lord,  for  thy  servant  do. 
Grant  me  within  thy  courts  a  place, 

Among  thy  saints  a  seat. 
For  ever  to  behold  thy  face. 

And  worship  at  thy  feet : — 

3  "  Seek  ye  my  face ;"  without  delay, 

When  thus  1  hear  Thee  speak. 
My  heart  would  leap  for  joy,  and  say, 

"  Thy  face,  Lord,  will  I  seek." 
Then  leave  me  not  when  griefs  assail, 

And  earthly  comforts  flee  ; 
When  father,  mother,  kindred  fail. 

My  God,  remember  me. 

3  Oft  had  I  fainted,  and  resign'd 

Of  every  hope  my  hold. 
But  mine  afflictions  brought  to  mind 

Thy  benefits  of  old. 
Wait  on  the  Lord,  with  courage  wait. 

My  soul,  disdain  to  fear ; 
The  righteous  judge  is  at  the  gate, 

And  thy  redemption  near. 

483.'  1^'  c.  M. 

A  Lord's  Day  Hymn. 
1   THIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  of  life 
Did  from  the  dead  arise ; 
My  thoughts,  exalt  the  lofty  theme, 
In  anthems  to  the  skies, 
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3  "Good-will  henceforth  to  man  be  given V^ 
The  light  of  glory  beams  on  earth ; 
Let  angeTs  tune  the  harps  of  heaven, 

And  saints  below  rejoice  with  mirth  : 
On  Bethlehem's  plains  the  shepherds  sing, 
And  Judah's  children  hail  their  King ! 


481.  L.  M. 

The  Love  of  God  better  than  life.     Psa.  Ixiii.  1—6. 

t  GREAT  God,  indulge  my  humble  claim  5 
Thou  art  my  joy,  and  thou  my  rest ; 

The  glories  that  compose  thy  name, 
Stand  all  engaged  to  make  me  blest. 

While  in  thy  house  I  now  appear 

Among  thy  saints,  and  seek  thy  face ; 

0  may  I  see  thy  mercy  here, 

And  taste  the  blessings  of  thy  grace  ! 

2  Not  all  by  worldly  men  possess'd, 

Nor  all  the  joys  our  senses  know^, 
Could  make  me  so  divinely  blest. 

Or  raise  my  cheerful  passions  so. 
My  life  itself,  without  thy  love, 

No  real  pleasure  could  afford  ; 
'Twould  but  a  tiresome  burden  prove, 

If  I  were  banish'd  from  the  Lord. 

3  Amidst  the  wakeful  hours  of  night, 

When  busy  cares  afflict  my  head. 

One  thought  of  Thee  gives  new  delight, 

And  adds  refreshment  to  my  bed. 

1  '11  lift  my  hands,  I  '11  raise  my  voice, 

While  I  have  breath  to  pray  or  praise ; 
This  work  shall  make  my  heart  rejoice, 
And  fill  the  remnant  of  my  days. 


482.      c.  M. 

Desire  to  serve  God.    Psa.  xxvii. 

1  ONE  thing,  with  all  my  soul's  desire, 

I  sought  and  will  pursue ; 
What  thine  own  Spirit  doth  inspire, 

Lord,  for  thy  servant  do. 
Grant  me  within  thy  courts  a  place, 

Among  thy  saints  a  seat, 
For  ever  to  behold  thy  face. 

And  worship  at  thy  feet : — 

3  "  Seek  ye  my  face ;"  without  delay, 

When  thus  1  hear  Thee  speak. 
My  heart  would  leap  for  joy,  and  say, 

"  Thy  face,  Lord,  will  I  seek." 
Then  leave  me  not  when  griefs  assail. 

And  earthly  comforts  flee  ; 
When  father,  mother,  kindred  fail, 

My  God,  remember  me. 

3  Oft  had  I  fainted,  and  resigned 

Of  every  hope  my  hold. 
But  mine  afflictions  brought  to  mind 

Thy  benefits  of  old. 
Wait  on  the  Lord,  with  courage  wait, 

My  soul,  disdain  to  fear ; 
The  righteous  judge  is  at  the  gate, 

And  thy  redemption  near. 


483K    c-  M. 

A  Lord's  Day  Hymn. 
THIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  of  life 

Did  from  the  dead  arise ; 
My  thoughts,  exalt  the  lofty  theme, 
In  anthems  to  the  skies. 
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2  Let  no  vain  cares  divert  my  mind 

From  this  celestial  road ; 
Nor  all  the  honours  of  the  earth 
Detain  my  soul  from  God. 

3  Think  of  the  splendors  of  that  place, 

The  joys  that  are  on  high  ; 
Nor  meanly  rest  contented  here, 
With  worlds  beneath  the  sky. 

4  Heaven  is  the  birth-place  of  the  saints, 

To  heaven  their  souls  ascend  ; 
Th'  Almighty  owns  his  favorite  race, 
As  Father  and  as  Friend. 

5  O  may  these  lovely  titles  prove 

My  comfort  and  defence, 
When  the  sick  couch  shall  be  my  lot, 
And  death  shall  call  me  hence. 


484.        p.  M.        7s. 

Zeal  in  the  service  of  God.     Psa.  xlli. 

1  AS  the  hart  with  eager  looks, 
Panteth  for  the  water-brooks. 
So  my  soul,  athirst  for  Thee, 
Pants  the  living  God  to  see : 

When,  O  when,  with  filial  fear. 
Lord,  shall  I  to  Thee  draw  near  ? 

2  Tears  my  food  by  night,  by  day 
Grief  consumes  my  strength  away  ; 
While  his  craft  the  Tempter  plies, 

"  Where  is  now^  thy  God  ?''  he  cries  ; 
This  would  sink  me  to  despair. 
But  I  pour  my  soul  in  prayer. 

3  For  in  happier  times  I  went 
Where  the  multitude  frequent ; 
I,  with  them,  was  wont  to  bring 


Homage  to  thy  courts,  my  King ; 
I,  with  them  was  wont  to  raise 
Festal  hymns  on  holy  days. 

Why  art  thou  cast  down,  my  soul  ? 

God,  thy  God  shall  make  thee  whole ; 

Whj^  art  thou  disquieted  ? 

God  shall  lift  thy  fallen  head ; 
And  his  countenance  benign 
Be  the  saving  health  of  thine. 


485.  L.  M.       Six  Line. 

From  Psa.  Ixxiv.  16,  17. 

1  THOU  art,  O  God !  the  life  and  light 
Of  all  this  wond'rous  world  we  see ; 

Its  glow  by  day,  its  smile  by  night, 

Are  but  reflections  caught  from  Thee  ; 
Where'er  we  turn,  thy  glories  shine, 
And  all  things  fair  and  bright  are  thine. 

2  When  day,  with  farewell  beam,  delays 
Among  the  opening  clouds  of  even, 

And  we  can  almost  think  we  gaze 

Through  golden  vistas  into  heaven  ; 
Those  hues  that  make  the  sun's  decline 
So  soft,  so  radiant.  Lord  !  are  thine. 

3  When  night,  with  wings  of  starry  gloom, 
O'ershadows  all  the  earth  and  skies, 

Like  some  dark,  beauteous  bird,  whose  plume 

Is  sparkling  with  unnumber'd  eyes  ; — 
That  sacred  gloom,  those  fires  divine. 
So  grand,  so  countless.  Lord  !  are  thine. 

4  When  youthful  spring  around  us  breathes, 
Thy  spirit  warms  her  fragrant  sigh ; 

And  every  flower  the  summer  wreathes. 


Is  born  beneath  thy  kindling  eye. 
Where'er  we  turn,  thy  glories  shine, 
And  all  things  fair  and  bright  are  Thine. 


486.       c.  M. 

The  transforming  Vision  of  God. 

1  MY  God,  the  visits  of  thy  face 

A  fiord  superior  joy 
To  all  the  flattering  world  can  give, 
Or  mortal  hopes  employ. 

2  But  clouds  and  darkness  intervene, 

M}^  brightest  joys  decline  ; 
And  earth's  gay  trifles  oft  ensnare 
This  wand'ring  heart  of  mine. 

3  Lord,  guide  this  wand'ring  heart  to  Thee  ; 

Unsatisfied  I  stray ; 
Break  through  the  shades  of  sense  and  sin, 
With  thy  enlivening  ray. 

4  O  let  thy  beams  resplendent  shine, 

And  every  cloud  remove ; 
Transform  my  powers,  and  fit  my  soul 
For  happier  scenes  above. 

5  Lord,  raise  my  faith,  my  hope,  my  heart. 

To  those  transporting  joys  ; 
Then  shall  T  scorn  each  little  snare, 
Which  this  vain  world  employs. 

6  Then,  though  T  sink  in  death's  cold  sleep, 

To  life  I  shall  awake ; 
And,  in  the  likeness  of  my  God, 
©f  heavenly  bliss  partake.. 


487.        H.  M. 

The  Kingdom  of  Christ,  and  its  attendant  Glories. 

1  COME,  sing  a  Saviour's  power, 

And  praise  his  mighty  name  ; 

His  wond'rous  love  adore, 

And  chant  his  growing  fame. 

Wide  o'er  the  world,  a  King  shall  reign, 

And  righteousness  and  peace  maintain. 

2  The  sceptre  of  his  grace, 

He  shall  for  ever  wield  ; 
His  foes,  before  his  face. 

To  strength  divine  shall  yield. 
The  conquest  of  his  truth  will  show 
What  an  almighty  arm  can  do. 

3  His  alienated  sons. 

By  sin  beguil'd,  betray'd ; 
Shall  then  be  born  at  once, 
And  willing  subjects  made  : 
Such  numbers  shall  his  courts  adona_, 
As  dew  drops  of  the  vernal  morn. 

4  His  realm  shall  ever  stand, 

By  liberal  things  upheld  ; 
And  from  his  bounteous  hand, 

All  hearts  with  joy  be  filPd. 
An  universe  with  praise  shall  own 
The  countless  honours  of  his  throne. 


488.  C.   M. 

For  the  Lord''s  Day  Morning.     Psa.  Ixiii, 

EARLY,  my  God,  without  delay, 

I  haste  to  seek  thy  face. 
My  thirsty  spirit  faints  away, 

Without  thy  cheering  grace  : 
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2  So  pilgrims  on  the  scorching  sand. 

Beneath  a  burning  sky, 
Long  for  a  cooling  stream  at  hand^ 
And  they  must  drink  or  die. 

3  I  've  seen  thy  glory  and  thy  power 

Through  all  thy  temple  shine ; 
My  God,  repeat  that  heavenly  hour. 
That  vision  so  divine. 

4  Not  all  the  blessings  of  a  feast 

Can  please  my  soul  so  well, 

As  when  thy  richer  grace  I  taste, 

And  in  thy  presence  dwell. 

^  Not  life  itself,  with  all  its  joys, 
Can  my  best  passions  move; 
Nor  raise  so  high  my  cheerful  voice. 
As  thy  forgiving  love. 

&  Thus,  till  my  last  expiring  day, 
I  '11  bless  my  God  and  King ; 
Thus  will  I  lift  my  hands  to  pray, 
And  tune  my  lips  to  sing. 


489.         p.  M.        8  s.  7  s. 

A  Charity  Hymn. 

1   LORD  of  life,  all  praise  exceUing, 
Thou  in  glory  unconfin'd, 
Deign'st   to  make  thy  humble  dwelling 
With  the  poor  of  humble  mind. 

@  Thus  thy  care,  for  all  providing, 

Warm'd  thy  faithful  prophet's  tongue^, 
Who,  the  lot  of  all  deciding, 
To  thy  chosen  Israel  sung :— 


3  "  When  thine  harvest  yields  thee  pleasure^,, 

Thou  the  golden  sheaf  shalt  bind, 
To  the  poor  belongs  the  treasure 
Of  the  scatter'd  ears  behind. 

These  thy  God  ordains  to  bless 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless* 

4  When  thine  olive  plants  increasing, 

Pour  their  plenty  o'er  thy  plain, 
Grateful  thou  shalt  take  the  blessing, 
But  not  search  the  bough  again. 
These,  8lc, 

i  When  thy  favour'd  vintage  flowing, 
Gladdens  the  autumnal  scene. 
Own  the  bounteous  hand  bestowing : 
But  thy  vines  the  poor  shall  glean. 
These,  &c." 

€  Still  we  read  thy  word  declaring 
Mercy,  Lord,  thine  own  decree  : 
Mercy  every  sorrow  sharing. 

Warms  the  heart  resembling  Thee. 

7  Still  the  orphan  and  the  stranger. 
Still  the  widow  owns  thy  care  ; 
Screen'd  by  Thee  in  everj^  danger, 
Heard  by  thee  in  every  prayer. 


490.       c.  M. 

The  ways  of  the  righteous  known  to  G-od. 

1  TO  Thee,  my  God !  my  daj'^s  are  known  ^ 
My  soul  enjoys  the  thought ; 
My  actions  all  before  Thee  lie, 
Nor  are  my  wants  forgot. 


2  Each  secret  wish  devotion  breathes, 

Is  vocal  to  thine  ear ; 
And  all  my  walks  of  daily  life 
Before  thine  eye  appear. 

3  The  vacant  hour,  the  active  scene^ 

Thy  mercy  shall  approve  ; 
And  every  pang  of  sympathy, 
And  every  care  of  love. 

4  Each  golden  hour  of  beaming  light 

Is  gilded  by  thy  rays ; 
And  dark  affliction's  midnight  gloom 
A  present  God  surveys. 

5  Full  in  thy  view  through  life  I  pass, 

And  in  thy  view  I  die  : 
Lord,  when  all  mortal  bonds  shall  break. 
May  I  still  find  Thee  nigh ! 

491.       c.  p.  M. 

All  Beings  invoked  to  praise  God. 

1  YE  works  of  God !  on  him  alone 

From  earth  his  footstool,  heaven  his  throne^ 

Be  all  your  praise  bestow'd  ; 
Whose  hand  this  beauteous  fabric  made, 
Whose  eye  the  finish'd  whole  surveyed. 

And  saw  that  all  was  good. 

2  Ye  sons  of  men  !  his  praise  display, 
Who  stamp'd  his  image  on  your  claj, 

And  gave  it  power  to  move  ; 
Where'er  ye  go,  where'er  ye  dwell, 
From  age  to  age  successive  tell 

The  wonders  of  his  love. 

S  Ye  spirits  of  the  good  and  just, 
Who  on  his  word  of  promise  trust. 
And  daily  upwards  soar ! 


O  let  your  songs  his  praise  display, 
Till  nature's  self  shall  melt  away, 
And  time  shall  be  no  more  ! 

Praise  him,  ye  meek  and  humble  train, 
Who  shall  those  heavenly  joys  obtain, 

Prepar'd  for  souls  sincere  ! 
Now  praise  him  till  you  take  your  way 
To  regions  of  eternal  day. 

To  dwell  for  ever  there. 


'492.       c.  M. 

The  Universal  Prayer. 

1  LORD,  not  to  earth's  contracted  span, 

Thy  goodness  let  me  bound  ; 
Or  think  thee  Lord  alone  of  man, 
When  thousand  worlds  are  round. 

2  Let  not  this  weak,  unknowing  hand 

Presume  thy  bolts  to  throw ; 
And  deal  damnation  round  the  land^ 
On  each  I  judge  thy  foe. 

3  If  I  am  right,  thy  grace  impart, 

Still  in  the  right  to  stay : 
If  I  am  wTong,  O  teach  my  heart 
To  find  that  better  w^ay. 

4  Mean  though  I  am,  not  wholly  so, 

Siiice  quicken'd  by  thy  breath,; 
Lord  1  lead  m.e  whereso'er  I  go. 
Through  this  day's  life  or  death. 

5  This  day  be  bread  and  peace  my  lot  j 

All  else  beneath  the  sun. 
Thou  know'st  if  best  bestow'd  or  not; 
And  let  thy  will  be  done. 


6  To  Thee,  whose  temple  is  all  space, 
Whose  altar,  earth,  sea,  skies  ! 
One  chorus  let  all  beings  raise 
All  nature's  incense  rise. 


493.      p.  M.     los. 

Devout  Aspirations. 

1  IF  friendless  in  the  vale  of  tears  I  stray, 
Where  briars  wound,  and  thorns  perplex  my  way. 
Still  let  my  steady  soul  thy  goodness  see. 

And  with  strong  confidence  lay  hold  on  Thee. 

2  In  every  creature.  Lord,  I  own  thy  power ; 
In  each  event  thy  providence  adore  : 

Thy  promises  shall  cheer  my  drooping  soul, 
Thy  precepts  guide  me,  and  thy  fear  control. 

3  Then  when  at  last  I  quit  this  transient  scene, 
Help  me  to  leave  it  with  a  heart  serene  : 
Teach  me  to  fix  my  ardent  hopes  on  high. 
And  having  liv'd  to  Thee,  in  Thee  to  die. 


494.      H.  M. 

The  Birth  of  Christ  proclaimed  by  Angels: 

HARK  !  what  celestial  notes. 

What  melody  we  hear  ! 
Soft  on  the  morn  it  floats 

And  fills  the  ravish'd  ear. 
The  tuneful  shell.  The  golden  lyre, 
And  vocal  choir  The  concert  swell. 

The  angelic  hosts  descend, 

With  harmony  divine : 
See !  how  from  heaven  they  bend, 

And  in  full  chorus  join, 
Fear  not,  say  they,   Great  joy  we  bring; 
Jesus,  your  king,   Is  born  to-day. 


3  He  comes,  from  error's  night 

Your  wandering  feet  to  save ;  ^ 

To  realms  of  bliss  and  light 

He  lifts  you  from  the  grave. 
This  glorious  morn   (Let  all  attend  !) 
Your  matchless  friend,   Your  Sav  our  's  born. 

4  Glory  to  God  on  high  ! 

Ye  mortals  spread  the  sound, 
And  let  your  raptures  fly 

To  earth's  remotest  bound  ! 
For  peace  on  earth,   From  God  in  heaven, 
To  man  is  given.   At  Jesus'  birth. 

495«  p.  M.  7s. 

Ascension. 

1  JESUS,  our  triumphant  Head, 
Risen  victorious  from  the  dead. 
To  the  realms  of  glory  's  gone 
To  ascend  his  rightful  throne. 
Cherubs  on  the  Conqueror  gaze : 
Seraphs  glow  with  brighter  blaze  : 
Each  bright  order  of  the  sky 
Hail  him  as  he  passes  by. 

2  Saints  the  glorious  triumph  meet, 
See  their  enemies  at  his  feet : 
By  his  scars  his  toils  are  view'd. 
And  his  garments  stain'd  in  blood. 
Heaven  its  King  congratulates ; 
Opens  wide  her  golden  gates : 
Angels  songs  of  victory  bring ; 
All  the  blissful  regions  ring. 

,^  Sinners,  join  the  heavenly  powers, 
For  redemption  all  is  ours : 
None  but  burden'd  sinners  prove 
Blood-bought  pardon,  dying  love. 


Hail,  thou  dear,  thou  worthy  Lord  ! 
Holy  Lamb !  Incarnate  Word  ! 
Hail  thou  conquering  Son  of  God  ! 
Take  the  trophies  of  thy  blood. 


496.  L.  M. 

A  general  Song  of  Praise. 

1  NOW  to  the  God,  to  whom  all  might 

And  glory,  in  all  worlds  belong, 
Who  fills  unseen  his  throne  of  light, 
Come,  let  us  sing  a  general  song. 

2  His  Spirit  wrapp'd  the  mantling  air, 

Of  old,  around  our  infant  earth. 
And,  on  her  bosom,  warm  and  fair. 
Gave  her  young  lord  his  joyous  birth. 

.3  He  smiles  on  morning's  rosy  way  : 

He  paints  the  gorgeous  clouds  of  even: 
To  noon,  he  gives  its  ripening  ray  ; 
To  night,  the  view  of  glorious  heaven. 

4  He  drives  along  those  sparkling  globes, 

In  circles  of  unerring  truth  ; 
He  decks  them  all  in  radiant  robes, 
And  crowns  them  with  eternal  youth. 

5  So  will  he  crown  the  upright  mind, 

When  life  and  all  its  toils  are  o'er : 
Then  let  his  praise,  on  every  wind 

Rise,  till  the  winds  shall  wake  no  more, 

497.  c.  M. 

For  the  Communion. 
1  WHEN  Asia's  mighty  conqueror  died, 
His  followers  shar'd  his  realm. 
Yet,  O  how  soon  did  ruin's  tide 
Them  and  their  thrones  o'erwhelm  I 


Had  every  monarch  from  his  throce 
By  Jesus'  arm  been  hurl'd  ; 

Had  he,  the  conqueror,  held  alone 
The  sceptre  of  the  world  ; — 

5  Had  his  apostles  shar'd  the  globe  ; 

Had  all  the  orient  gems 
That  deck  the  royal  Persian's  robe 

Blaz'd  on  their  diadems  ; 
Thron'd  on  the  Egyptian's  pyramid, 

Old  Time  had  seen  their  power 
All  crumble  as  the  Grecian's  did, 

And  wither  like  a  flower. 

3  This  Jesus  knew  :  and,  ere  the  thorns 

Around  his  head  were  prest, 
The  banquet  which  this  board  adorns 

He  spread  for  all,  and  blest. 
Then  gave  he  gems  of  hope  to  shine 

Around  this  goblet's  brim  : 
Then  dropp'd  a  pearl  into  this  wine, 

The  memory  of  him. 


498.       L.  M. 

At  the  Ordination  of  a  Minister. 

1  O  THOU  who  art  above  all  height ! 

Our  God,  our  Father,  and  our  Friend  ! 
Beneath  thy  throne  of  love  and  light 
Let  thine  adoring  children  bend. 

•2  We  kneel  in  praise, — that  here  is  set 
A  vine  that  by  thy  culture  grew  ; 
We  kneel  in  prayer — that  thou  wouldst  wet 
Its  opening  leaves  with  heavenly  dew. 
31 


3  Since  this  thy  servant  now  hath  given 

Himself,  his  powers,  his  hopes,  his  youth, 
To  the  great  cause  of  truth  and  heaven  ; 
Be  thou  his  guide,  O  God  of  truth  ! 

4  Here  may  his  doctrine  drop  like  rain, 

His  speech  like  Hermon's  dew  distil, 
Till  green  fields  smile,  and  golden  grain 
Ripe  for  the  harvest,  waits  thy  will. 

5  And  when  he  sinks  in  death  ;  by  care, 

Or  pain,  or  toil,  or  years  opprest ; 
O  God  !  remember  then  our  prayer ; 
And  take  his  spirit  to  thy  rest. 


499.  L.  M.       Six  Line. 

1  ETERNAL  Spirit,  Source  of  light, 

Enlivening,  consecrating  Fire, 
Descend,  and  with  celestial  heat 

Our  dull,  our  frozen  hearts  inspire ; 
Our  souls  refine,  our  dross  consume  ; 
Come,  condescending  Spirit,  come  ! 

2  In  our  cold  breasts,  O  strike  a  spark 

Of  that  pure  flame  which  seraphs  feel! 
Nor  let  us  wander  in  the  dark. 

Or  lie  benumb'd  and  stupid  still. 
Come,  vivifying  Spirit,  come  ! 
And  make  our  hearts  thy  constant  home. 

3  Let  pure  devotion's  fervors  rise  ! 

Let  every  pious  passion  glow ! 
O  let  the  raptures  of  the  skies 

Kindle  in  our  cold  hearts  below. 
Come,  purifying  Spirit,  come, 
And  — 1'  „,■  -rj^  souls  thy  constant  home  \ 


500.       s.  p.  M. 

A  Christmas  Hyma, 

1  NO  wat-  nor  battle's  sound 
Was  heard  the  world  around, 

No  hostile  chiefs  to  combat  ran  ; 

But  peaceful  was  the  night 

In  which  the  Prince  of  light 
His  reign  of  peace  on  earth  began, 

2  The  shepherds  on  the  lawn, 
Before  the  point  of  dawn. 

In  social  circle  sat; — around, 
Their  gentle,  fleecy  brood. 
Or  cropped  the  flowery  food, 

Or  slept  or  sported  on  the  ground. 

3  When,  lo !  with  ravish'd  ears, 
Each  swain  sweet  music  hears, 

The  offspring  of  no  mortal  hand ; — 
Divinely  warbled  voice, 
Answering  the  stringed  noise. 

With  rapture  charm'd  the  listening  ban4' 

4  Sounds  of  so  sweet  a  tone 
Before  were  never  known. 

Save  when  the  "  sons  of  morning  sung," 

While  God  dispos'd  in  air 

The  constellations  fair, 
And  this  great  world  amidst  them  hung. 

5  "  Hail !  hail,  auspicious  morn  ! 
The  Saviour  Christ  is  born  ! 

(Such  was  the  seraph's  song  sublime,) 

"  Glory  to  God  in  heaven  ! 

To  man  sweet  peace  be  given. 
And  friendship  to  the  end  of  time."' 


501.         L.     M. 

An  Evening  Hymn. 

1  GLORY  to  Thee,  my  God  !  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light: 
Keep  me,  O  keep  me,  King  of  kings  ! 
Beneath  thine  own  almighty  wings  ! 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord  !  through  thy  dear  Son^ 
The  ill  that  1  this  day  have  done ; 

That  vvith  the  world,  myself,  and  Thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep  at  peace  may  be. 

3  O  may  my  soul  on  Thee  repose, 

And  with  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close ! 
Sleep  that  shall  me  more  vigorous  make 
To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake. 

4  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow^ 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below  ! 
Praise  him  above,  ye  neavenly  choir ! 

O  may  his  praise  my  soul  inspire ! 


502.       L.  p.  M. 

Thanksg-iving  for  National  Prosperity. 

HOW  rich  thy  gifts,  Almighty  Kingt 
From  Thee  our  public  blessings  spring : 

The  extended  trade,  the  fruitful  skies,  * 
The  treasures  liberty  bestows, 
The  eternal  joys  the  gospel  shows, 

All  from  thy  boundless  goodness  rise. 

Here  commerce  spreads  the  wealthy  store, 
Which  pours  from  every  foreign  shore ; 

Science  and  art  their  charms  display ; 
Religion  teaches  us  to  raise 
Our  voices  to  our  Maker's  praise, 

As  truth  and  conscience  point  the  way. 


3  With  grateful  hearts,  with  joyful  tongues, 
To  God  we  raise  united  songs : 

Here  still  may  God  in  mercy  reign  ; 
Crown  our  just  counsels  with  success, 
With  peace  and  joy  our  borders  bless. 
And  all  our  sacred  rights  maintain. 


503.  p.  M.  8,  7,  4  s. 

Thanksg^ivingf  for  Divine  Mercy. 

1  SOVEREIGN  Lord  of  light  and  glory ! 

Author  of  our  mortal  frame  ! 
Joyfully  we  bow  before  thee, 

And  extol  thy  holy   name  : 
Hallelujah !  Ever  sacred  be  the  theme ! 

2  Kind  Dispenser  of  each  blessing 

Which  surrounds   the  human  race  ! 
May  we,  gratefully  possessing, 

Still  adore  thy  boundless  grace  : 
Hallelujah!  Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise 

3  Thus,  with  humble  adoration. 

We  attend  before  thy  throne  ; 
And  with  graceful  exultation 

Thine  abundant  mercy  own  : 
Hallelujah !  Praise  belongs  to  Thee  alone  I 

4  In  thy  every  dispensation. 

Love  and  mercy  we  descry  ! 
Thou,  the  God  of  our  salvation. 

To  preserve  us  still  art  nigh  : 
Hallelujah  !  Glory  be  to  God  on  hi^b 
*31  ^  ' 


504.  p.  M.  8,7  s. 

All  Creatures  invoked  to  praise  God. 

PRAISE  the  Lord  1  ye  heavens  adore  him  \ 

Praise  him,  angels  in  the  height ; 
Sun  and  moon,  rejoice  before  him ; 

Praise  him,  all  ye  stars  of  light. 
Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  hath  spokea; 

Worlds  his  mighty  voice  obey'd ; 
Laws,  which  never  can  be  broken, 

For  their  guidance  he  hath  made. 

Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  is  glorious, 

Never  shall  his  promise  fail ; 
God  hath  made  his  saints  victorious^ 

Sin  and  death  shall  not  prevail :  , 
Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation, 

Hosts  on  high  his  power  proclaim 
Heaven  and  earth,  and  all  creation, 

Praise  and  magnify  his  name. 


505.         p.  M.        7  s. 

Humble  Adoration. 

1  HOLY,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Be  thy  glorious  name  ador'd ; 
Lord !  thy  mercies  never  fail ; 
Hail,  celestial  goodness,  hail  ! 

2  Though  unworthy.  Lord !  thine  ear^ 
Deign  our  humble  songs  to  hear; 
Purer  praise  we  hope  to  bring, 
When  around  thy  throne  we  sing. 

3  While  on  earth  ordain'd  to  stay^ 
Guide  our  footsteps  in  thy  way 
Then  on  high  we'll  joyful  raise 
Songs  of  everlasting  praise* 


4  Lord!  thy  mercies  rrever   fail; 
Hail,  celestial  goodness  hail  1 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord ! 
Be  thy  glorious  name  ador'd. 


506.       s.  M. 

Triumph  over  Death,  in  hope  of  the  Resurrectioa. 

AND  must  this  body  die, 

This  mortal  frame  decay  ? 
And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 

Lie  mouldering  in  the  clay? 
Yes,  death  will  lay  me  low, 

And  hold  this  mortal  flesh, 
Till  my  triumphant  spirit  comes 

To  put  it  on  afresh. 

Christ,  my  Redeemer  lives, 

And  often  from  the  skies 
Looks  down,  and  watches  all  my  dust 

Till  he  shall  bid  it  rise. 
Up-rais'd  by  sovereign  grace, 

Shall  these  frail  bodies  shine, 
And  every  form  and  every  face 

Look  heavenly  and  divine. 

These  lively  hopes  we  owe 

To  Jesus'  dying  love  : 
We  would  adore  his  grace  below, 

And  sing  his  power  above. 
Dear  Lord,  accept  the  praise 

Of  these  our  humble  songs, 
Till  tunes  of  nobler  sound  we  raise 

With  our  immortal  tongues. 


The  seas  that  roll  unnumber'd  waves, 
The  wood  that  spreads  its  shady  leaves ; 
The  field  whose  ears  conceal  the  grain, 
The  yellow  treasure  of  the  plain  : 

The  whole  of  these  and  all  I  see, 
Ought  to  be  sung,  and  sung  by  me ; 
They  speak  their  Maker  as  they  can, 
But  want  and  ask  the  tongue  of  man. 


3 

Anthem.     O.  C.  Coi.  p.  73. 

1  STRIKE  the  cymbal,  roll  the  timbrel. 

Let  the  trump  of  triumph  sound ! 
Powerful  slinging,  headlong  bringing 
Proud  Goliath  to  the  ground. 

2  From  the  river,  rejecting  quiver, 

Judah's  hero  takes  the  stone. 
Spread  your  banners,  shout  Hosannas ! 
Battle  is  the  Lord's  alone. 

3  See  advances,  with  songs  and  dances, 

All  the  band  of  Israel's  daughters  ; 
Catch  the  sound,  ye  hills  and  waters ! 
Spread  your  banners,  shout  Hosannas  ! 
Battle  is  the  Lord's  alone. 

4  God  of  thunder,  rend  asunder 

All  the  power  Philistia  boasts ; 
What  are  nations,  what  their  stations  ? 
Israel's  God  is  Lord  of  Hosts. 

5  What  are  haughty  monarchs  now? 

Low  before  Jehovah  bow. 
Pride  of  princes,  strength  of  kings, 
To  the  dust,  Jehovah  brings. 
Praise  Him,  exulting  nations,  praise  !  Hosanna ! 


Anthem.     O.  C.  Col.  p.  4i. 

GREAT  God  !  what  do  I  see  and  hear? 

The  end  of  things  created  ! 
The  Judge  of  mankind  does  appear, 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated. 
The  trumpet  sounds  I  the  graves  restore 
The  dead  which  they  contain'd  before,- 

Prepare,  my  soul,  to  meet  Him. 


5 

Anthem.    H.  &  H.  Col.  p.  143,  vol.  2. 

HOW  excellent  thy  name,  O  Lord  ! 

In  all  the  world  is  known ! 
Above  all  heavens,  O  King  ador'd, 

How  hast  thou  set  thy  glorious  -throne  1 


6 

Anthem.    H.  &  H.  Col.  p.  140,  yol.  2. 

WHEN  lost  in  wonder  I  behold, 

Yon  azure  starr'd  with  living  gold ; 

Or  on  the  moon's  soft  lustre  gaze. 

As  through  the  spangled  heavens  she  strays ; 

Warm'd  by  devotion's  hallow'd  fire, 

May  my  rapt  soul  to  Thee  aspire ; 

To  Thee,  whose  powerful  word  we  know 

Gave  these  resplendent  orbs  to  glow : 

They  heard,  involved  in  central  night, 

Thy  great  command,  "  let  there  be  light :" 

They  heard,  and  at  the  joyful  sound 

Unnumber'd  planets  blaz'd  around. 


Last  Day.  1  Pet.  iv.l8 ;  2  Pet.  iii.7,10,12.— H.&H.  Col.  p.  238. 

i  THAT  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day, 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away, 
What  power  shall  be  the  sinner's  stay  ? 
How  shall  he  meet  that  dreadful  day, 

2  When  shrivelling  like  a  parched  scroll, 
The  flaming  heavens  together  roll  ? 
When  louder  yet  and  yet  more  dread, 
Swells  the  high  trump  that  wakes  the  dead ! 

3  Oh !  on  that  day,  that  wrathful  day, 
When  man  to  judgment  w^akes  from  clay, 
Be  Thou,  O  Lord,  the  sinner's  stay, 
Though  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away. 


8 

Trio  and  Chorus.— O.  C.  Col.  p.  38. 

SOUND  the  loud  timbrel  o'er  Egypt's  dark  sea, 
Jehovah  has  triumph'd,  his  people  are  free. 

Sing,  for  the  pride  of  the  tyrant  is  broken, 

His  chariots  and  horsemen,all  splendid  and  brave 

How  vain  were  there  boasting,  the  Lord  hath  but  spoken 
And  chariots  and  horsemen  are  sunk  in  the  wave. 

Sound,  &c. 

Who  shall  return  to  tell  Egypt  the  story, 

Of  those  she  sent  forth  in  her  hour  of  her  pride? 

For  the  Lord  hath  look'd  out  from  his  pillar  of  glory 
And  all  the  brave  thousands  are  dush'd  in  the  tide. 

Sound,  &c. 


9 

.     Trio.     An  Elegy.     O.  C.  Col.  p.  70. 
WEEP  not  for  those,  whom  the  veil  of  the  tomb? 

In  life's  happy  morning  hath  hid  from  our  eyes  5 
Ere  sin  threw  a  blight  o'er  the  spirit's  young  bloom, 

Or  earth  had  profau'd  what  was  born  for  the  skies. 
Death  chilFd  the  fair  fountain  ere  sorrow  had  stain'd  it, 

'Twas  frozen  in  all  the  pure  light  of  its  course, 
And  but  sleeps  till  the  sunshine  of  heaven  has  unchain'd  it, 

To  water  that  Eden  where  first  was  its  course. 

Canon.     H.  &  H.  Col.     p.  318. 

1  O,  'TWAS  a  joyful  sound  to  hear 

Our  tribes  devoutly  say 
Up,  Israel,  to  the  temple  haste, 
And  keep  your  festal  day. 

2  At  Salem's  courts  we  must  appear, 

With  our  assembled  powers ; 
In  strong  and  beauteous  order  rang'd, 
Like  her  united  towers. 

11 

Chorus.     O.  C.  Col.  p.  67. 

THE  great  Jehovah  is  our  awful  theme, 
bublime  in  majesty,  in  power  supreme. 

Hallelujah. 

12 

Anthem.  H.  &  H.  Col.  p.  133,  2d  vol. 
GLORY  be  to  God  on  high,  and  on  earth,  peace ; 
good-will  towards  men.  We  praise  thee,  we  bless 
thee,  we  worship  thee,  we  glorify  thee,  we  give 
thanks  to  thee  for  thy  great  glory,  O !  Lord  God, 
heavenly  King,  Father  almighty.  *Glory  be  to  God  ! 
Hallelujah  !   Amen ! 


13 

Anthem.     O.  C.  Col.  p.  191. 
I  HEARD  a  voice  from  heaven,  saying  unto  me. 
write,  from  henceforth  blessed    are  the  dead  who 
die  in  the  Lord  ;    for  they  rest  from  their  labours 
and  their  works  do  follow  them. 

14 

Anthem.  O.  C.  Col.  p,  3. 
AWAKE,  put  on  thy  strength,  O  Zion  !  Put  on 
thy  beautiful  garments,  O  Jerusalem,  thou  holy  city. 
The  redeemed  of  the  Lord  shall  return  ;  everlasting 
joy  shall  be  upon  their  head;  sorrow  and  mourning 
shall  pass  away. 

15 

Anthem.  O.  C.  Col,  p.  21. 
HEAR  my  prayer,  O  God,  and  hide  not  thyself 
from  my  petition.  Take  heed  unto  me  and  hear 
me,  how  I  mourn  in  my  prayer  and  am  vexed. 
My  heart  is  disquieted  within  me,  and  the  fear  of 
death  is  fallen  upon  me.  Then  I  said,  O  that  I 
had  wings  like  a  dove,  then  would  I  flee  away  and 
be  at  rest. 

16 

Anthem.     O.  C.  Col.  p.  145. 

BOW  down  thine  ear,  O  Lord,  and  hear  me ; 
for  I  am  poor  and  in  misery.  Blessed  is  he  that  con- 
sidereth  the  poor  and  needy ;  the  Lord  shall  de- 
liver him  in  the  time  of  trouble.  Among  the  Gods 
there  is  none  like  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  there  is  not 
one  can  do  as  Thou  dost.  I  will  lay  me  down  in 
peace  and  take  my  rest ;  for  'tis  Thou,  O  Lord, 
that  makest  me  dwell  in  safety :  Therefore  my 
mouth  shall  spesk  th^  praise  of  the  Lord,  and  give 
thanks  unto  his  holy  name  for  ever  and  ever. — 
Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul !  while  I  live  will  I 


praise  the  Lord  ;  yea,  as  long  as  I  have  any  being 
will  I  sing  praises  unto  my  God.     Amen. 

17 

Easter  Anthem. 
THE  Lord  is  risen  indeed !  Hallelujah !  Now  is 
Christ  risen  from  the  dead,  and  become  the  first 
fruits  of  them  that  slept.  Hallelujah  !  And  did  he 
rise  ?  Hear,  O  ye  nations  !  Hear  it,  O  ye  dead  ! 
He  rose !  He  burst  the  bars  of  death,  and  tri- 
umph'd  o'er  the  grave.  Then  I  rose  !  Then  first 
humanity  triumphant  pass'd  the  crystal  ports  of 
light,  and  seiz'd  eternal  youth.  Man,  all-immortal, 
Hail !  Heaven,  all  lavish  of  strange  gifts  to  man, 
Thine  all  the  glory !    man's  the  boundless  bliss  ! 

18 

Anthem.  Psa.  vi  1,  2,  3.  H.  &  H.  Col.  p.  310. 
PONDER  my  words,  O  Lord,  consider  my  me- 
ditation. O  hearken  unto  the  voice  of  my  calling, 
my  King  and  my  God.  For  unto  thee  will  I  make 
my  prayer.  My  voice  shak  thou  hear,  betimes,  O 
O  Lord !  Early  in  the  morning  will  1  make  my 
prayer  to  Thee. 

19 

Anthem.  H.  &  H.  Col.  p.  300. 
BLESSED  be  thou.  Lord  God  of  Israel,  our  Fa- 
ther, for  ever  and  ever.  Thine,  O  Lord,  is  the 
greatness,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  and  the  vic- 
tory, and  the  majesty.  For  all  that  is  in  the  heavens 
and  the  earth  are  thine.  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  O 
Lord,  and  tliou  art  exalted  as  head  over  all.  Both 
riches  and  honour  come  of  Thee;  and  thoureignest 
over  all  -,  and  in  thy  hand  is  power  and  might,  and 
in  thine  hand  it  is  to  make  great,  and  to  give  strength 
unto  all.  Now,  therefore,  t5^ar  God,  v/e  thank  Thee, 
O  God,  and  praise  thy  glorious  name  ;  we  thank 
Thee  and  praise  thy  glorious  name. 


20 

Anthem.  Psa.  viii.  H.  &  H.  Col.  p.  243. 
OH  !  Lord,  our  Governor,  how  excellent  is  thy 
name  in  all  the  world  !  thou  that  hast  set  thy  glo- 
ry above  the  heavens  !  Out  of  the  mouth  of  very 
babes  and  sucklings  hast  thou  ordained  strength, 
because  of  thine  enemies ;  that  thou  mightest  still 
the  enemy  and  the  avenger.  What  is  man,  that 
thou  art  mindful  of  him,  and  the  son  of  man  that 
thou  visitest  him  ?  Thou  madest  him  lower  than 
the  angels,  to  crown  him  with  glory  and  w^orship. 
Oh !  Lord,  our  Governor,  how  excellent  is  thy 
name  in  all  the  world  !     Amen. 

21 

Anthem.  Psa.  xcv.  H.  &  H.  Col.  p.  251. 
OH  come,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord  ;  let  us  heart- 
ily rejoice  in  the  strength  of  our  Salvation.  Let 
us  come  before  his  presence  with  thanksgiving,  and 
shew  ourselves  glad  with  psalms.  For  the  Lord  is 
a  great  God,  and  a  great  King  above  all  gods.  In 
his  hands  are  all  the  corners  of  the  earth,  and  the 
strength  of  the  hills  is  his  also.  The  sea  is  his^ 
and  he  made  it :  and  his  hands  prepared  the  dry 
land.  O,  come,  let  us  worship,  and  fall  down,  and 
kneel  before  the  Lord,  our  Maker.  For  he  is  the 
Lord  our  God ;  and  we  are  the  people  of  his  pasture 
and  the  sheep  of  his  hand. 

22 

Funeral  Anthem.     Psa.  xvi.  8,  9,  11.    H.  &  H.  Col,  p.  272. 

I  HAVE  set  God  always  before  me,  he  is  on  my 
right  hand,  therefore  I  shall  not  fall.  Wherefore 
my  heart  was  glad,  and  my  glory  rejoiced.  My 
flesh  also  shall  rest  in  hope.  Thou  shalt  shew  me 
the  path  of  life  ;  in  thy  presence  is  fulness  of  joy ; 
and  at  thy  right  hand  are  pleasures  for  evermore. 


23 

Anthem  for  Thaeksgiving.    Psa.  c.    H.  &  H.  Col.  p.  284. 

O,  BE  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands.  Serve 
the  Lord  with  gladness,  and  come  before  his  pre- 
sence with  a  song.  Be  ye  sure  that  the  Lord  he 
is  God.  It  is  He  that  hath  made  us,  and  not  we 
ourselves.  We  are  his  people  and  the  sheep  of  his 
pasture.  O !  go  your  way  into  his  gates  with  thanks- 
giving, and  into  his  courts  with  praise.  Be  thank- 
ful unto  him,  and  speak  good  of  his  name.  For  the 
Lord  is  gracious,  his  mercy  is  everlasting ;  and  his 
truth  endureth  from  generation  to  generation.  Glo- 
ry be  to  the  Father  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost — As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and 
ever  shall  be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

24 

Anthem.    H.  &  H.  Col.  p.  261. 

BLESSED  are  they  that  wait  for  Him  ;  for  they 
shall  find  delight  in  Him. 

25 

Canon.     Psa.  xxxix.  12.     H,  &  H.  Col.  p.  320. 

HEAR  my  prayer,  O  Lord,  and  give  ear  unto 
my  calling,  O  my  God.  Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord, 
when  I  mourn  ;  O  my  God,  hear  my  prayer. 

26 

Canon.     Psa.  xxxiv.  3.    H.  &  H.  Col.  p.  314. 

O  PRAISE  the  Lord  with  me,  and  let  us  magni- 
fy his  name  together. 

27 

Canon.     Isa.  xxv.  1.  H.  &  H.  Col.  p.  316. 

O  LORD,  my  God,  I  will  exalt  Thee,  and  I  will 
praise  thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

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28 

Chorus— O.  C.  Col.  p.  169. 
THE  Lord  gave  the  word  !  Great  was  the  com*. 
pany  of  the  preachers. 

29 

Air— O.  C.  Col.  p.  173. 
HOW  beautiful  are  the  feet  of  them  that  preach 
the  gospel  of  peace,  and  bring  glad  tidings  of  good 
things. 

30 

Chorus— O.  C.  Col.  p.  175. 
THEIR  sound  is  gone  out  into  all  lands,  and 
their  words  unto  the  ends  of  the  world. 

31 

O.  C.  Col.  p.  44. 

Recitative — HE  was  cut  off,  out  of  the  land  of 
the  living;    for  the  transgressions   of  thy  people 

was  he  stricken. Air.  But  Thou  didst  not  leave 

his  soul  in  hell,  nor  didst  Thou  suffer  Thy  Holy 
One  to  see  corruption. 

Chorus.  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates  !  and  be 
ye  lift  up,  ye  everlasting  doors ;  and  the  King  of 
Glory  shall  come  in.  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory  ? 
The  Lord,  strong  and  mighty  in  battle.  Who  is 
the  King  of  Glory  ?  The  Lord  of  Hosts,  He  is  the 
King  of  Glory ! 

32 

Anthem.  H.  &  H.  Col.  p.  258. 
LORD  of  all  power  and  might  I  Thou  that  art 
the  author ;  thou  that  art  the  giver  of  all  good 
things ;  Graft  in  our  hearts  the  love  of  thy  name ; 
increase  in  us  true  religion.  Lord  of  all  power 
and  might,  nourish  us  in  all  goodness,  and  of  thy 
great  mercy,  keep  us  in  the  same,  through  JesuS 
Christ  our  Lord !    Aiaen. 


33 

Chorus— O.  C.  Col.  p.  161. 

BEHOLD  the  Lamb  of  God  that  taketh  away 
the  sins  of  the  world. 

34 

Air— O.  C.  Col.  p.  164. 
HE  shall  feed  his  flock  like  a  shepherd,  and  he 
shall  gather  the  lambs  with  his  arm,  and  carr}^ 
them  in  his  bosom,  and  gently  lead  those  that  are 
with  young.  Come  unto  him  all  ye  that  labor, 
come  unto  him,  ye  that  are  heavy  laden,  and  he 
will  give  you  rest ;  take  his  yoke  upon  you  and 
learn  of  him,  for  he  is  meek  and  lowly  in  heart, 
and  ye  shall  find  rest  unto  your  souls. 

35 

Chorus— O.  C.  Col.  p.  198. 
BUT  as  for  his  people,  he  led  them  forth  like 
sheep;  he  brought  them  out  with   silver  and  gold. 
There  was  not  one  feeble  person  among  their  tribes. 

36 

Chorus— O.  C.  Col.  p.  109. 
MOSES  and  the  children  of  Israel  sang  this  song 
unto  the  Lord,  and  spake,  saying ;  The  Lord  shall 
reign  for  ever  and  ever.  For  the  hosts  of  Pharaoh 
went  in  with  his  chariots  and  with  his  horsemen 
into  the  sea,  and  the  Lord  brought  again  the  waters 
of  the  sea  upon  them  ;  but  the  children  of  Israel 
went  on  dry  land  in  the  midst  of  the  sea.  The 
Lord  shall  reign  for  ever  and  ever.  And  Miriam, 
the  prophetess,  the  sister  of  Aaron,  took  a  timbrel 
in  her  hand,  and  all  the  women  went  out  after  her 
with  timbrels  and  with  dances.  And  Miriam  an- 
'swer'd  them.  Sing  ye  to  the  Lord,  for  he  hath  tri- 
umph'd  gloriously ;  the  Lord  shall  reign  for  ever. 
The  horse  and  his  rider  hath  he  thrown  into  the 
sea.     I  will  sing  unto  the   Lord,  for  he  hath  tri- 


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umph'd  gloriously;  the  horse  and  his  rider  hath  he 
thrown  into  the  sea. 

37 

Chorus.     O.  C.  Col.  p.  93. 
HE  gave  them  hailstones  for  rain  :  fire,  mingled 
with  the  hail,  ran  along  upon  the  ground. 

38 

Anthem— O.  C.  Col.  p.  179. 
WHO  is  this  that  cometh  from  Edom,  with  dyed 
garments  from  Bozrah  ?  This  that  is  glorious  in 
his  apparel,  travelling  in  the  greatness  of  his 
strength  ? — I  that  speak  in  righteousness,  mighty 
to  save.  Wherefore  art  thou  red  in  thine  apparel, 
and  thy  garments  like  him  that  treadeth  in  the  wine 
fat  ? — I  have  trodden  the  wine-press  alone,  and  of 
the  people  there  was  none  with  me  ;  for  1  will  tread 
them  in  mine  anger,  and  their  blood  shall  be  sprink- 
led upon  my  garments,  for  the  day  of  vengeance 
is  in  my  heart,  and  the  year  of  my  redeemed  is 
come.  And  I  looked  and  there  was  none  to  help, 
and  I  wonder'd  there  was  none  to  uphold:  therefore 
mine  own  arm  brought  salvation,  and  my  fury  it 
upheld  me ;  and  I  will  tread  the  people  in  mine 
anger,  and  I  will  bring  down  their  strength  to  the 
earth.  I  will  mention  the  loving  kindness  of  the 
Lord,  and  the  praises  of  the  Lord,  and  his  great 
goodness  towards  the  house  of  Israel,  which  He 
has  bestow'd  upon  them  according  to  his  mercies ; 
for  the  angel  of  his  presence  saved  them  ;  in  his  love 
and  in  his  pity  he  redeemed  them;  and  he  bare  them 
and  he  carried  them  all  the  days  of  old.  Look  down 
from  heaven  and  behold  from  the  habitation  of  thy 
holiness  and  thy  glory  :  For  thou,  O  Lord,  art  our 
Father,  our  Redeemer,  thy  name  is  from  everlasting. 

39 

ANTHEM.     O.  C.  Col.  p.  31. 

HOSANNA  !   blessed  is  He  that  comes  in  the 
name  of  the  Lord.    Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 


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INDEX  OF    SUBJECTS. 


ADAM,  first  and  second  14— All  die  in  Adam  and  live  in  Christ 
7.— A  Saviour  who  is  Christ  the  Lord  71— Abraham  rejoicino-  in 
Christ   8 — Ascension  of  Christ  90.    117.    119.  120.297.495—^ 

Acceptance  with  Godl51 — Attendance  on  divine  worship  211 

Anticipations  of  eternity263— At  a  Convention  of  ministers  277— 
Adoration  of  God^s  greatness  and  mercy  306.307.308.505— All 
thingfs  work  together  for  good  379— All  nature  praises  God  405. 

— All  being-s  invoked  to  praise  God  491.  504 BRANCH  of 

David  35— Blessings  of  grace  58— Blessed  in  Christ  138— Boun- 
ties of  proviJencel46— Blessings  of  Christ's  kingdoml47-441;  of 
union  388— Beneficence  194.376— Blessedness  of  gospel  times 
342— Breathing  after  the  holj  Spirit  353  ;  after  liberty  and  truth- 

357— Blessings   of  the  sanctuary  393 CONSOLATION  of 

Israel  23  ;  from  the  Scriptures  304  ;  to  mourners  473— Church 
increased  32 — Christ,  the  Comforterll;  characters  of  19;  desire 
of  nations  25  ;  humiliation  of  94  ;  fairer  than  men  28  ;  and  the 
Church  22;  a  friend  29;  a  fountain  30;  King  of  nations  33;  king- 
dom of  34;  branch  of  David  35;  our  example  38;  only  perfect  39; 
our  righteousness  44;  rock  45;  sacrifice  46.  81;  sun  50;  oflSces  of 
57.163.348;  fulfiller  of  the  law  60;  found  in  fashion  as  a  man  65; 
grace  of  67;  birth  of  73;  nativity  of  381;  cross  of  74.95;  conde- 
scension of  84;  tree  of  life  88;  his  humiliation  and  exaltation  89. 
476;  ascension  90.297;  precious  97.201;  triumphs  of  128>glori- 
fied  166;  High  Priest  165.  347;  Redeemer  167;  Shepherd  169; 
crucified  229  ;  light  of  the  world  235;  Sun  of  heaven  268,  442, 
morning  Star  269  ;  commission  of  360;  invitation  of  372;  love  of 
466;  living  Stone  472;  intercession  of  132— Christians  are  pil- 
lars of  God'sTemple  36;  their  race  41;  their  privileges  115;  their 
triumph  203  ;  their  progress  330  ;  their  farewell  444— Close  of 
service  47.  212.  272.  415— Christian  charity  75.105.215.489— 
Confidence  in  God  49.78.168.186.358.398;  in  his  grace  371— 
Creation,  providen':e  and  grace  401— Call  to  praise  God  265 
289— Celebration   of  the  Lord  298.  424— Comforts  of  religion 

457 DIVINE  providence  1,329;  in  the  seasons  464;  bounties 

of  146,383,387,428— Divine  goodness  26.266.295.340.346— Di- 
vine power  and  gracel52.331. 349— Divine  mercy  435— Dedica- 
tion of  children  216.217.270— Dedication  of  a  place  of  worship 
59.313.434— Death  of  Christ  102.104.105.467.476;  of  a  minister 
175— Devotion  172.173.293.321.462,469— Devout  contempla- 
tion 302;  aspirations  493— Delight  in  worship  301;  in  ordinances 

334.394 EVENING   hymns  62.325.425.501— Experience  of 

God's  goodness  319— Examples  of  Christ  38.  77— Everlasting 
covenant  355;  spring  368— Exhortation  to  praise  God  382.390— 
Exaltation  of  Christ  89.476— Easter  479 FATHER,  heaven- 
ly 17.260— Friend  in  heaven  29— Fountain  opened  30— Fear 
«f  God  78— Faith  in  Christ  81.  198.  204;   in  the  promises  249; 


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in  God  374;  its  power  148— Forgiver  of  sin  144— Fast  56.  78. 
168.  413.  452.  474— For  Christmas  471.480.  494.  500— Funeral 
hymn  220 — Free  grace  239 — First  and  second  coming  of  Christ 

242.  252— Fulfilment  of  God's  promises  264 GOD  is  love 

107.456;  his  condescension  129.  395;  his  faithfulness  and  truth 
12;  the  refuge  of  the  afflicted  56  ;  the  true  and  living  116  ;  our 
benefactor  170;  Creator  and  preserver  160  ;  unchangeable  190; 
our  Father  17.  260;  good  153.  437;  glorified  137;  his  care  of  his 
children  310.  350;  worshipped  as  Creator  311;  hope  of  the  aged 
345;  our  Shepherd  367  :  near  to  comfort  439  ;  preserver  in  sick- 
ness 454;  adored  411;  Source  of  consolation  458 — GospePs  effi- 
cacy 336.  431;  worthy  378  ;  excellent  459— Clad  tidings  20— 
Grace  58.  447;  free  239;  and  glory  192;  and  love  of  Christ  67. 
150— Glory  of  the  church  385.487— Gratitude  323 HEAL- 
ING power  of  Jesus  79 — Heavenl43 — High  Priest  165 — House 
of  prayer  174 — Heavenly  wisdom  177  ;    and  joys   352 — Hope 

195.196.199 image" of  God  154— Invitation  of  the  gospel 

228;  of  Christ  271. 446— Invocation  377 JUBILEE  15.135— 

Judgment  brought  to  victory  21 — Jesus  the  Saviour  24;  poor  for 
us  85;  weeps  for  man  86;  raised  113;  glorified  122.123.125;  ex- 
alted 125.126  ;  Lord  of  all  131  ;  the  Christ  370  ;  hath  done  all 
things  well  233  ;  Sun  of  heaven  256  ;  friend  of  sinners  288  ;  his 
love  to  mankind  417 — Joy  in  God  209;  in  believing  414 — Joy- 
ful confidence  in  God  478— Joys   of  heaven  292 KING  of 

nations   33— Kingdom  of  Christ  34.  155.  156  ;    its  glories  487. 

Knowledge  of  God  418 LIFE  fleeting  yet  blessed  26— Lord's 

day 338.356.483— Lord's  day  morning  53.161.183.262.332.488- 
Law  of  liberty  91— Law  of  God  perfect  291— Lamb  of  God  157- 
Lamb  slain  159.248 — Loving  kindness  193 — Love  of  God  210- 
Love  brotherly  223.335— Love  divine  257.278— Lord's  Supper 
222,224,226,227,258,275,284,403,443,449,465,477,497 — Light 
of  the  world  235 — Light  in  darkness  281 — Light  implored  396- 
Last  trumpet  407 — Living  in  the  fear  of  God  436 — Love  to  God 

and  man  438— Love  to  God  better  than  life  481 MAJESTY 

of  God  426 — Man  mortal  164;  his  life,  death  and  resurrection 
118— Meekness  180— Message  of  Christ  82.  221— Miracles  of 
Christ  455— Mission  of  Christ  448— Mercy  of  God  in  Christ  225- 
Morning  hymns  63,237,303— Morning  Star  35— Mourners  bless- 
ed 108. NECESSITY   of  divine  teaching  101— New-year's 

day  218— Nature  and  Scripture  241,331— Not  ashamed  of  Jesus 
250,255 OPENING  of  divine  service  7,52,207,384— Ordi- 
nation of  a  minister  136,498 — On  the  death  of  a  minister  175— 
Omniscience  of  God  139 — Obedience  to  God  35— Our  strength 

in  the  Lord  421— Obligations  to  gratitude  445 PR.AISE  10, 

18,54,55,61,68,76,83,96,100,114,124,130,133,182,200,205,206, 
214,254,259,406,408,410;  for  redemption  2;  for  salvation  3;  uni« 
versal  4,243,280;  for  the  gospel  9;  solemn  13;  for  goodness  137, 
232 ;  general  hymn  of  70,234,432;  from  all  mankind  72.  450-v 


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Praise  to  God  171,245,362,391 ;  for  nature  176;  for  deliverance 
178;  before  sermon  208;  to  Christ  230,409;  to  Jehovah  231,283; 
to  God  and  the  Lamb  236  ;  due  to  God  386  ;  from  those  who 
have  returned  from  abroad  305;  from  all  nations  317;  as  Ruler 
and  Judge  318;  for  temporal  and  spiritual  mercies  337— Prayer 
176,191,202,276,277,400,402,419,427,429,430;  the  Lord's  145  i 
in  sickness  343;  for  the  house  of  God  389;  universal492— Preach- 
ing glad  tidings  20— Pardon  366— Presence  of  Christ  in  his 
churches  103— Prospect  of  glory  42  ;  of  heaven  354— Preserv- 
ing goodness  127— Promises  to  the  fathers  and  children  320. 
Peace  to  the  penitent  422— Pleasures  of  devotion  172,  219. 
RAIN  of  heaven  40— Refuge  of  affliction  56— Resurrec- 
tion of  Christ  98,106,109,111,113;  of  martyrs  341;  general  188, 
300,  359,461— Redemption  179,  181,  451— Rejoicing  199— Re- 
signation 238,  399,  463— Remember  thy  Creator  244— Renew- 
ino-  love  246 — Rest  for  God's  people  290 — Retirement  and  med- 
itation 363— Reason  a  divine  gift468 SCRIPTURES  excel- 
lent 5;  precious  6,  31,92— Sabbatic  year  16— Saviour  24— Sab- 
bath 27;  morning  93,112— Salvation  184,189,247,274;  of  God 
48,187;by  Christ  333— Shepherd  169,312— Sacrifice  46— Living 
43,187— Songs  of  Angels  69,71— Support  in  death  87— Seeking 
God's  presence  110 — Surrounding  the  mercy  seat  141 — Second 
advent  of  Christ  252,253— Sprhig  279— Songs  of  Praise  296,344, 
496— Seeking  the  kingdom  of  God  299— Salvation  to  God  and 
the  Lamb  369— Sickness  of  a  Minister  404— Shortness  of  Life 
433,460— Seedtime  and  harvest  475 TRIUMPH  in  the  pros- 
pect of  glory  42,  203,  506— Times  of  refreshing  134— Trust  in 
God  49,  149,197— Types  fulfilled  in  Christ  60— The  word  made 
flesh  64— The  power  of  faith  148— The  happy  change  185— 
Thanksgiving  213,  294,  361,380,502,503— The  better  portion 
240— The  way  to  Zion  251,420— The  happy  state  of  the  Chris- 
tian 26 1— The  Lord  seen  in  creation  273;  our  portion  287— The 
greatness  of  God  326— The  christian  pilgrimage  327,328— The 
aged  Saint  345— The  promises  364— The  gospel  feast  373— The 
paschal  Lamb  365— The  dying  christian  412— The  grave  de- 
stroyed 453— The  Star  of  Bethlehem  470 UNFRUITFUL- 

NESS  under  gospel  privileges  286— Universal  praise  324. 

VOICE  of  nature  37,309— Vanity  of  earthly  ob}ects440— Vision 

of  God  486 WORD   of  God  glorious  31— Word  made  flesh 

64— Worship  of  God  opened  52— Worship  66,99,140,162,207, 
211,  219,  301,  416  ;  acceptable  392— War  and  peace  322— We 
are  come  to  mount  Zion  375— Works  of  God  423— Ways  of  the 

righteous  490 YEAR   Sabbatic    16  — Year   crowned  with 

goodness  121 ZEAL  in  the  christian  race  41— Zeal  and  dil- 
igence 51 — Zeal  in  the  service  of  God  484. 


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METRICAL  INDEX. 


L.  M.— 4  lines  14  7  8  12  14  17 
22  27  29  32  33  37  38  39  40 
44  46  49  54  58  59  60  62  63 
66  70  72  79  86  89  90  92  96 
99  102  104  108  110  113  115 
116  117  119  121  125  126  127 
128  132  135  136  138  139  140 
146  150  151  154  157  159  161 
.  162  171  172  180  182  187  189 
193  195  197  208  220  222  223 
224  225  226  233  237  241  248 
253  255  256  258  260  261  264 
266  269  276  277  284  285  290 
292  298  307  314  323  326  333 
339  346  348  359  363  373  379 
380  384  386  387  390  391  392 
394  399  400  416  417  425  430 
433  434  435  438  440  441  442 
443  444  449  453  455  456  465 
474  496  498  501  507—8  lines 
101  168  213  263  309  313  349 

404  410  466  470  475  481 6 

lines  169  358  383  401  402  480 
485  499. 

CM.— 4  lines  5  6  9  18  25  26  30 
31  36  41  42  50  51  55  56  57 
64  65  67  68  69  75  76  77  78 
82  84  85  91  93  94  95  97  103 
105  107  109  112  114  124  129 
130  131  134  142  144  145  148 
149  155  160  164  165  170  175 
176  177  179  183  184  188  192 
196  201  202  209  210  211  215 
216  217  221  228  236  238  242 
244  249  250  251  252  254  257 
259  270  275  281  282  283  286 
287  291  294  295  296  297  299 
302  803  304  308  310  311  316 
317  319  324  325  327  328  329 
330  334  335  340  341  347  350 
353  354  355  362  364  366  372 
378  395  398  403  405  409  413 
414  415  418  419  420  421  423 
426  427  428  429  431  437  439 
446  448  451  452  457  458  462 
463  464  467  468  469  473  476 


477  482  483  486  488  490  492 

497 8  lines  166  293  305  345 

357  375  397  436  461  478. 

S.M.— 16  20  24  35  43  45  48  74 
81  83  87  88  98  143  185  186 
198  199  227  235  247  267  271 
273  274  278  307  3 12  315  321 
331  332  337  338  242  343  251 
356  360  389  422  445  447  450 
608—8  lines   204  320  352  506 

L.  P.  M.—  118  153  163  232  322 
459  502 

C.P.M.— 73  80  181  234  262  280 

471  491 
S.P.M.— 219  500 

H.M.— 15  28  34  53  106  152  156 
174  190  207  229  245  268  272 
300  301  336  385  388  393  454 

472  487  494  510 

P.M.   7s.— 4  lines  2  3  10  11   19 

61   71    100   111    120   123    230 

265  505  509—8  lines   122  178 

200  376  382  460  495—6   lines 

52  191  484 
P.  M.    8^  7*  4.^— 13  21  47  158 

243  503 
P.  M.   8s  7s.— 4  lines  424  489 

8  lines  23  141  206  218  246  288 

365  411  504 
P.M.  8s.-i4  lines  203  344  408— 

8  lines  279  318 

P.M.  10s 173  396  406  407  493 

P.M.    10s  lis.— 133  205  212  20& 

361  369    432— another  kind^  6 

lines  194 
P.M.  lis. 4  lines  137  367  371 

iix  lines  381 
P.M.  7s  6s  8s.— 16T— iVreo-wZar  412 
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